The AELAB Polarizing Microscope AE-PM300 Series is designed for professional analysis of birefringent materials, offering unmatched clarity for research and education. With advanced polarization technology, rotating stages, and high-quality infinity objectives, it ensures accurate optical studies for geologists, material scientists, and chemists.
A polarizing microscope is used to observe materials that exhibit birefringence, such as crystals and minerals. It works by passing polarized light through the sample, allowing the viewer to see detailed structures and optical properties that are not visible with standard microscopy. This type of microscope is essential in geology, material science, and chemistry for analyzing the composition and structure of anisotropic materials.
The AELAB AE-PM300 Series uses a dual-polarization system with a polarizer beneath the stage and an analyzer above the objective. As polarized light passes through anisotropic samples, structural details become visible due to birefringence. The rotatable stage and compensators enhance contrast, while infinity-corrected optics ensure distortion-free imaging. Cross-polarization allows for dark-field observations, making it ideal for mineral identification and material characterization.
High-resolution imaging with stress-free infinity optics
Flexible illumination: LED for efficiency, halogen for precise control
Advanced polarizing features (retarders, Bertrand lens, quartz wedges)
Ergonomic, durable design with smooth coaxial focusing
Ideal for extended laboratory and research use with low maintenance
AE-PM300 → Educational laboratories, routine teaching of geology and materials science
AE-PM301 → Research centers and industrial quality control with advanced reflecting objectives
AE-PM302 → High-end laboratories requiring versatile transmitted and reflected illumination for detailed analysis
Geological and mineralogical analysis
Material science and metallurgical studies
Chemistry and crystallography research
Quality control in industrial labs
Educational training in universities and research institutes
Specifications :
| Item | Specification | AE-PM300 | AE-PM301 | AE-PM302 | |
| Eyepiece | WF10X／22mm （adjustable） | ● | |||
| WF10X／22mm （adjustable，reticule 0.1mm） | ● | ||||
| WF10X／20mm （adjustable） | ● | ● | |||
| WF10X／20mm （adjustable，reticule 0.1mm） | ● | ● | |||
| Professional Polarizing Seidentopf Binocular Head | Inclined 30°, rotatable 360°,
Interpupilary distance: 48mm ～ 76mm |
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| Professional Polarizing Seidentopf Trinocular Head | Inclined 30°, Rotatable 360°,
Interpupilary Distance : 48mm ～ 76mm, Light distribution（both）100: 0（100% for eyepiece） 80:20（80% for trinocular head and 20% for eyepiece） |
○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Non-stress Infinity Plan Objective
(Transmitting) |
PLAN 4X／0.10 | W.D.= 12.1mm | ● | ● | |
| PLAN 10X／0.25 | W.D.= 4.64mm | ● | ● | ||
| PLAN 20X／0.40(S) | W.D.=2.41mm | ● | ● | ||
| PLAN 40X／0.66(S) | W.D.=0.65mm | ● | ● | ||
| PLAN 60X／0.80(S) | W.D.=0.33mm | ○ | |||
| PLAN 100X／1.25(S，Oil) | W.D.=0.12mm | ○ | |||
| Non-stress LWD Infinity
Plan Objective (Reflecting)
|
LMPlan FL 5×/0.15
(Semi Apochromatic Objective) |
W.D=21.00mm | ● | ○ | |
| LMPlan FL 10×/0.30
(Semi Apochromatic Objective) |
W.D.= 20.00mm | ● | ○ | ||
| LMPlan FL 20×/0.40
(Semi Apochromatic Objective) |
W.D.= 15.00mm | ● | ○ | ||
| LMPlan FL 50×/0.55
(Semi Apochromatic Objective) |
W.D.= 10.00mm | ● | ● | ||
| LMPlan 100×/0.85（Dry）
(Semi Apochromatic Objective) |
W.D.= 3.00mm | ○ | ○ | ||
| Nosepiece | Quintuple （center adjustable） | ● | ● | ● | |
| POL Media | Analyzer rotatable 360°, module type, can be locked | ● | ● | ● | |
| Bertrand lens, Built In,focus adjustable | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Slip | λslip（First Class Red） | ● | ● | ● | |
| λ/4 slip | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Quartz wedge（Ⅰ～ Ⅳ） | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Revolving Round Stage | Rotatable 360°, center adjustable, can be locked.
division 1°, vernier division 6’. Diameter Φ174mm |
● | ● | ● | |
| Swing-out Condenser | N.A.0.9/0.13, polarizing unit ( with scale, rotatable 360°,can be locked) | ● | ● | ||
| Coaxial Coarse and Fine Focusing Unit | Coarse stroke 25mm,
Fine stroke per rotation:0.2mm, fine division 2 μm |
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| Transmitting/ Reflecting Illumination | 5WLED lamp（Input voltage:100V～240V） | ● | ● | ● | |
| Transmitting Illumination | 6V/30W Halogen lamp（Input voltage:100V～240V） | ○ | |||
| Reflecting Illumination | 12V/50W halogen lamp（Input voltage:100V～240V） | ○ | ○ | ||
| Filter | Blue/ Amber/ Green/ Neutral | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Attached Polarizing Mechanical Stage | ○ | ○ | ○ | ||
| C-Mount | 1X /0.75 X /0.5 X (Focus adjustable) | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Item | Specification | AE-PM300 | AE-PM301 | AE-PM302 | |
| Eyepiece | WF10X／22mm （adjustable） | ● | |||
| WF10X／22mm （adjustable，reticule 0.1mm） | ● | ||||
| WF10X／20mm （adjustable） | ● | ● | |||
| WF10X／20mm （adjustable，reticule 0.1mm） | ● | ● | |||
| Professional Polarizing Seidentopf Binocular Head | Inclined 30°, rotatable 360°,
Interpupilary distance: 48mm ～ 76mm |
● | ● | ● | |
| Professional Polarizing Seidentopf Trinocular Head | Inclined 30°, Rotatable 360°,
Interpupilary Distance : 48mm ～ 76mm, Light distribution（both）100: 0（100% for eyepiece） 80:20（80% for trinocular head and 20% for eyepiece） |
○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Non-stress Infinity Plan Objective
(Transmitting) |
PLAN 4X／0.10 | W.D.= 12.1mm | ● | ● | |
| PLAN 10X／0.25 | W.D.= 4.64mm | ● | ● | ||
| PLAN 20X／0.40(S) | W.D.=2.41mm | ● | ● | ||
| PLAN 40X／0.66(S) | W.D.=0.65mm | ● | ● | ||
| PLAN 60X／0.80(S) | W.D.=0.33mm | ○ | |||
| PLAN 100X／1.25(S，Oil) | W.D.=0.12mm | ○ | |||
| Non-stress LWD Infinity
Plan Objective (Reflecting)
|
LMPlan FL 5×/0.15
(Semi Apochromatic Objective) |
W.D=21.00mm | ● | ○ | |
| LMPlan FL 10×/0.30
(Semi Apochromatic Objective) |
W.D.= 20.00mm | ● | ○ | ||
| LMPlan FL 20×/0.40
(Semi Apochromatic Objective) |
W.D.= 15.00mm | ● | ○ | ||
| LMPlan FL 50×/0.55
(Semi Apochromatic Objective) |
W.D.= 10.00mm | ● | ● | ||
| LMPlan 100×/0.85（Dry）
(Semi Apochromatic Objective) |
W.D.= 3.00mm | ○ | ○ | ||
| Nosepiece | Quintuple （center adjustable） | ● | ● | ● | |
| POL Media | Analyzer rotatable 360°, module type, can be locked | ● | ● | ● | |
| Bertrand lens, Built In,focus adjustable | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Slip | λslip（First Class Red） | ● | ● | ● | |
| λ/4 slip | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Quartz wedge（Ⅰ～ Ⅳ） | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Revolving Round Stage | Rotatable 360°, center adjustable, can be locked.
division 1°, vernier division 6’. Diameter Φ174mm |
● | ● | ● | |
| Swing-out Condenser | N.A.0.9/0.13, polarizing unit ( with scale, rotatable 360°,can be locked) | ● | ● | ||
| Coaxial Coarse and Fine Focusing Unit | Coarse stroke 25mm,
Fine stroke per rotation:0.2mm, fine division 2 μm |
● | ● | ● | |
| Transmitting/ Reflecting Illumination | 5WLED lamp（Input voltage:100V～240V） | ● | ● | ● | |
| Transmitting Illumination | 6V/30W Halogen lamp（Input voltage:100V～240V） | ○ | |||
| Reflecting Illumination | 12V/50W halogen lamp（Input voltage:100V～240V） | ○ | ○ | ||
| Filter | Blue/ Amber/ Green/ Neutral | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Attached Polarizing Mechanical Stage | ○ | ○ | ○ | ||
| C-Mount | 1X /0.75 X /0.5 X (Focus adjustable) | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
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