Abstract: A microscope illumination apparatus, which has at least three kinds of light sources, each of a different emission wavelength region and a different figure and size of the light-emitting section, and supplies emitted light from individual light sources as illumination light for observing a specimen to the microscope body, includes collimator lenses converting incident rays into parallel rays, arranged on the exit sides of the individual light sources; a path sharing means introducing light emerging from the collimator lenses into a common optical path; an imaging lens, placed on the common optical path, forming images of the individual light sources introduced into the common optical path through the path sharing means at a common position; and an optical fiber placed so that the entrance end face of the optical fiber is located at a position where the images of the individual light sources are formed through the imaging lens.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microscopic system for observing an object, comprising a lens and a work table (4), which has a work surface for placing the object to be observed thereon, wherein the work surface (50) is formed at least partially by a support plate (25) that is inserted in the work table (4), placed thereon, or connected thereto, and wherein the hardness of the material of which the support plate (25) is made is higher than that of glass, the support plate (25) being made of chemically hardened glass having a Vickers hardness greater than 610 HV, preferably a Vickers hardness in the range from 620 to 630 HV.

Abstract: The illumination apparatus comprises a light source unit which has a LED for emitting illumination light, and a condenser lens for collecting the illumination light, and a main body of the illuminator of the apparatus which holds the light source unit and guides the illumination light. The light source unit comprises a heat dissipation plate which holds LED, and emits the heat emitted from LED 11; and a lens frame which holds the collector lens and the heat dissipation plate so that the relative position of LED to the collector lens may be changed. The main body of the illuminator has a connection hole for connecting communicatively the inside of the main body of the apparatus to the outside, and holds the light source unit by inserting the lens frame into the connected hole.

Abstract: A compact, portable microscope for use in the field is provided with: an optical path extending within the microscope casing between a viewing port and an eyepiece element, which path is folded by a plurality of reflectors; and a cam and follower microscope focusing mechanism. The cam and follower microscope focusing mechanism is configured such that an objective lens element is moveable relative to a substantially planar viewing stage comprising the viewing port. A first portion of the folded optical path between the viewing port and a first reflector extends in a first plane substantially perpendicularly to a second plane in which the remainder of the optical path extends.

Abstract: A microscope, which moves an objective lens along an observation optical axis with respect to a specimen, includes an imaging unit and a supporting unit. The imaging unit has an imaging lens, which is arranged on the observation optical axis and forms an observation image of the specimen, and an imaging element, which is arranged on the observation optical axis and takes the observation image, and is optically connected to the objective lens by a parallel light flux. The supporting unit fixedly supports the imaging unit, and movably supports the objective lens.

Abstract: An optical filter 11 is fixed in an optical path in a light generation unit 6 to cut out light in an infrared region. The optical filter 11 do not deviate from the optical path, and infallibly eliminate light in the infrared region which becomes heat radiation. The optical filter 11 cuts out light whose wavelength is longer than a threshold wavelength that is longer than 805 nm and shorter than 815 nm, and eliminates heat radiation in the infrared region, which includes a wavelength (approximately 825 nm) which is substantially a first peak P of the radiant intensity of the xenon lamp 10.

Abstract: A microscope objective includes an optical fiber. The optical fiber can deliver light for total internal reflection microscopy. The optical fiber can couple illumination light directly into the microscope objective through the optical fiber.

Abstract: A sample slide, launch system, and method for microscopy having two optical fibers positioned proximate a sample slide with optical fiber mounting elements to deliver EMR to a surface of the sample slide at a critical angle for total internal reflection microscopy. In one exemplary embodiment, the EMR from the first optical fiber and the EMR from the second optical fiber may have different polarization states and/or wavelengths.

Abstract: A wavelength selection unit includes a light source which emits light of at least a predetermined wavelength region, a collector lens which collects the light emitted from the light source and emits a parallel flux which is inclined relative to a light axis of an optical system of itself, a selective reflection optical system which reflects light of a predetermined wavelength region from the parallel flux selectively, and a returning optical system which returns each reflected flux reflected by the selective reflection optical system symmetrically about a reflected light axis of the selective reflection optical system. The collector lens collects a back flux which is returned by the returning optical system and which is re-reflected by the selective reflection optical system, and forms a light source image of the light source.

Abstract: Providing a microscope apparatus including an optical mount member capable of supporting various optical devices even without a large amount of space. A base body 10 arranged on a mount surface 9a of a vibration isolation table 9 is provided substantially perpendicularly to the mount surface 9a. A plurality of rails 32 through 36 are provided on the base body 31 vertically to the mount surface 9a so as to provide a plurality of extension optical devices such as a Galvanic scanner 64 to be combined with the microscope main body 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microscope (10) having an illumination apparatus (26) having a light source (1) and an optical system. The light source (1) is embodied to output a coherent light beam bundle along a defined illumination beam path (2a), and the optical system in the illumination beam path (2a) encompasses a spatial light modulator (3) for modifying the illuminated field (4). A surgical microscope (10) is preferably equipped with an illumination apparatus (26) of this kind that is arranged adjustably in two directions on the surgical microscope (10).

Abstract: A sample slide, launch system, and method for microscopy having a fiber insertion portal terminating within the sample slide and having a fiber insertion axis such that when an optical fiber is inserted within the fiber insertion portal the optical fiber is positioned so to deliver an EMR to a surface of the sample slide at a desired angle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an illumination device (1) for a microscope (10) utilizing at least one point light source (4) arranged on a carrier element (2), at least one carrier element (2) for receiving at least one point light source (4), and a holder (5) attachable to the microscope (10) and having an arc-shaped guide (6), being provided, the at least one carrier element (2) being mounted displaceably along the guide (6) in a horizontal plane. According to a further aspect, the illumination device (1) comprises a connector element (20) for attaching the illumination device (1) both to a stationary focusing column (12) and to an adjustable focusing arm (11) of a microscope (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a microscopic cell observation and inspection system that uses a total internal reflection cell illuminator that is capable of freely changing an observation position without recourse to any special slide glass, makes sure high SN-ratio observation and facilitates sample manipulation, thereby making high-sensitivity, fast detection of a lot of cell reactions on the same slide glass. While, in response to a command from personal computer (80), step motors (53, 54) are driven to sequentially scan observation positions of cell sample (S) on slide glass (21), one of shutter units (71) and (72) is closed and the other is opened at high speed, whereby either one of illumination optical paths for a TIRF microscope and a drop fluorescence microscope is selected to illuminate cell sample (S) on that observation position.

Abstract: A microscope includes a main body, a transmitted light source, and a transmitted-light illumination optical system. The main body has a substantially C-shape when viewed from side, and is composed of a lower horizontal portion, an upper horizontal portion, and a brace portion. The brace portion connects between the lower horizontal portion and the upper horizontal portion on their rear side. The transmitted-light illumination optical system brings an illumination light from the transmitted light source to a specimen supported by the main body, and illuminates the specimen with the illumination light transmitted therethrough. The transmitted-light illumination optical system and the transmitted light source are removably attached to the lower horizontal portion of the main body.

Abstract: The invention is based on a microscope (2), in particular a fluorescence analysis microscope, comprising an illumination carrier (20) and illumination units (22a, 22b) arranged thereon for a reflected-light illumination of a sample region (10). In order to be able to illuminate a sample region (10) uniformly in a simple manner by means of a compact device, it is proposed that at least three illumination units (22a, 22b) for the simultaneous reflected-light illumination of the sample region (10) from different directions are arranged on the illumination carrier (20).

Abstract: A launch system and method for microscopy having an optical fiber positioned proximate a sample slide with an optical fiber mounting element so as to deliver an EMR from the optical fiber into a first sample slide and to a surface of a second sample slide at a critical angle for total internal reflection at an interface of the surface of the second sample slide and a sample positioned proximate to the surface of the second sample slide.

Abstract: A device driving a corrector ring of a corrector ring mounting objective lens mounted to an objective mounting and dismounting section of a revolver includes a rotation driving mechanism having a motor and a turning effort transmitting section which transmits a turning effort of the motor to the corrector ring of the corrector ring mounting objective lens mounted to the revolver to drive the corrector ring; and a connection unit for connecting the turning effort transmitting section to the corrector ring of the corrector ring mounting objective lens introduced into an observation optical path in association with a switching operation performed by the revolver and disconnecting the turning effort transmitting section from the corrector ring of the corrector ring mounting objective lens removed from the observation optical path.

Abstract: A stereomicroscope system (1) having an incident illumination device is disclosed. The stereomicroscope system (1) comprises a base (13) on which a focusing column (11) is secured. Mounted shiftably on the focusing column (11) is a focusing arm (5) which has an opening that serves to receive a stereomicroscope (3). The stereomicroscope (3) defines a device axis (20) that is perpendicular to the base (13). Multiple light-emitting diodes (30) are arranged in the focusing arm (5) around the receiving opening (5c). Multiple light-emitting diodes (31) are likewise arranged along the focusing arm (5) between the focusing column (11) and the receiving opening (5c).

Abstract: Providing a microscope apparatus including an optical mount member capable of supporting various optical devices even without a large amount of space. A base body 10 arranged on a mount surface 9a of a vibration isolation table 9 is provided substantially perpendicularly to the mount surface 9a. A plurality of rails 32 through 36 are provided on the base body 31 vertically to the mount surface 9a so as to provide a plurality of extension optical devices such as a Galvanic scanner 64 to be combined with the microscope main body 10.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting for multiple lasers (16a, 16b, 16c) is disclosed. The multiple lasers (16a, 16b, 16c) generate light that is guided via a light-guiding fiber to an optical system (10). Provided for that purpose on the mounting plate (15) is a combining unit (18) that comprises multiple input ports (18a, 18b, 18c). Each of the lasers (16a, 16b, 16c) possesses an output (25a, 25b, 25c) for its light, each laser (16a, 16b, 16c) being mounted on the mounting plate (15) in such a way that the respective output (25a, 25b, 25c) is colinear with the respective pertinent input port (18a, 18b, 18c) of the combining unit (18). The combining unit (18) combines the light of the multiple lasers (16a, 16b, 16c) into a single beam (30).

Abstract: A launch system and method for microscopy having an optical fiber positioned proximate a sample slide with an optical fiber mounting element so as to deliver an EMR from a terminal end of the optical fiber across a surface of the sample slide to an opposing side surface at a desired incident angle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an LED module (60) which is configured in such a manner that in can be used in a conventional base (47) for a conventional light source without the need to change the circuitry of the microscope. The functionality of the LED module (60) is guaranteed by the mere insertion of the module into the base (47).

Abstract: A condenser lens is disposed in a position facing an objective lens via a specimen, a reflection mirror is movably disposed in the vicinity of an outermost part of a transmitted illuminative light path on the side of a transmitted illuminative light source from the condenser lens, and a laser beam output from a laser oscillation unit is reflected by the reflection mirror and is incident upon the condenser lens.

Abstract: A method by which the illumination radiation to be coupled into the illumination beam path of a microscope can be exactly monitored and/or adjusted. In the method for adjusting a light source for a microscope, an imaging optical reflection unit, instead of the objective, is coupled to the microscope in order to image the light of the light source on a detector in such a way that a monitoring of the focus position and/or the position and/or an adjustment of the laser light source with respect to the focus position and/or the position can be carried out. Provided is an approach for monitoring and adjusting a laser beam to be coupled into the illumination beam path of a microscope particularly for using TIRF effects. It can also be used in principle for other solutions in which the parallelism of illumination beams must be monitored and/or adjusted.

Abstract: An inverted fluorescence microscope is described which irradiates an excitation light onto a sample for observation of a fluorescent image of the sample. The fluorescence microscope includes (a) a transmissive illumination light source, which is arranged above a stage for placing the sample and the transmissive illumination light source is arranged facing a horizontal direction; (b) a tilt mirror, which reflects light from the transmissive illumination source and illuminates the sample on the stage from above; (c) a transmissive illumination optical unit including at least the tilt mirror is disposed so as to move in a direction in which the transmissive illumination optical unit is brought away from the stage from a normal position; and (d) a sample cover for shielding a light from the stage, wherein the sample cover is displaceable so as to expose the stage.

Abstract: The microscope (S, 100) has a hand piece (20, 112), whose tip is mounted with a thin sheet-like mirror unit (M, 10, 130, 220), and around both ends of the base (11e, 131c) thereof is arranged an illuminating light source (32, 117), whereby light is emitted to a target object, image light is lead through the light reception bore (27, 116), to the optical system (114), and is recorded at the CCD camera (111), to obtain video images. The thin sheet-like mirror (M, 11, 131) confines light and navigate it, wherein the width of the mirror can be made narrower like a convergent taper surface (11a, 131a); and it is comprised of a base surface (11c, 131c) where illuminating light comes in and image light goes out, and a mirror surface (11b, 131b) where illuminating light and image light go back and forth, and make the reflection thereof, and the mirror surface (11b, 131b) is slanted to 45 degrees.

Abstract: An apparatus for examination of chemical and/or biological samples, comprises a sample support (14) for receiving the samples (16). Further, the apparatus comprises an objective (10) for observation of the sample (16) through a sample support wall (18). A gap (22) is formed between an outer surface (20) of the sample support wall (18) and an exit lens (12) of the objective (10). According to the invention, an automatic supply device (24) for automatic supply of immersion medium (46) is provided between the outer surface (20) of the sample support wall (18) and the exit lens (12) of the objective (10).

Abstract: There is disclosed a stereo microscope comprising an illuminating section disposed on a base on which a sample is laid, and constituted by a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on a planar substrate.

Abstract: In a magnifying observation apparatus, simple observation conditions are set for simply acquiring a plurality of observation images. A plurality of simple observation images are acquired per the plurality of simple observation conditions set, and displayed on a simple observation image display section. A desired simple observation image is selected from among the plurality of simple observation images displayed on the simple observation image display section. The observation conditions are further set as required based on the simple observation conditions set to the simple observation image selected. An observation image acquired based on the observation conditions set is displayed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical microscopy system, comprising a surgical microscope, a stand comprising a base and a plurality of pivotally connected arms, the surgical microscope being mounted to one of the arms, wherein the pivotally connected arms are arranged to be movable with respect to each other such that the surgical microscope is movable relative to the base, and wherein a conventionally provided lead is replaced by one or more leads fulfilling the function of the single lead together. The present invention also relates to a surgical microscopy system, wherein data or/and energy is transmitted to the surgical microscope by wireless transmission.

Abstract: A total internal reflection illumination apparatus applied to a microscope which illuminates a sample through an objective having a numerical aperture enabling total internal reflection illumination, comprises a first total internal reflection mirror which is arranged in the vicinity of an outermost peripheral part of an observation optical path of the microscope to reflect an incident illumination light in a direction of the objective, a second total internal reflection mirror which is arranged at a symmetrical position with the first total internal reflection mirror to sandwich an observation optical axis and reflects return light reflected on a surface of the sample in a direction different from the illumination optical path, and a return light dimming part configured to dim the return light reflected by the second total internal reflection mirror.

Abstract: In an illumination switching frame fixed to the end of an objective of Greenough stereomicroscope, a folding mirror is fixed removably to illumination optical axes q and q? to switch coaxial vertical illumination and episcopic illumination.

Abstract: An arrangement tilts the illumination carrier on light microscopes of the inverse type which include a microscope stand on which an illumination carrier having a light source is attached. The arrangement for tilting the illumination carrier (2) having a light source (3) includes an electric motor (10) with which the tilt movement of the illumination carrier (2) can be controlled in such a manner that the motor-controlled tilting of the illumination carrier (2) takes place manually utilizing an actuating element or can be triggered automatically and is stepwise adjustable. A device for damping the tilt movement is provided.

Abstract: A comparison optical system (1) having an illumination system for specimens, the comparison optical system (1) being equipped with several macroscopes (2a, 2b). The macroscopes (2a, 2b) are connected to one another via a bridge (3). Each macroscope (2a, 2b) is connected to an attachment device (25a, 25b) for the illumination system. The attachment device (25a, 25b) is constructed from several movable arms (30, 32, 35) and an adjustable holder (37) for a light source.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device for coupling light into the beam path of a microscope. Laser light is directed to the preparation in the field diaphragm plane through an in-coupling light-conducting fiber constructed as a slide. The invention is particularly suitable for the TIRF method.

Abstract: The invention refers to a setting module for an illumination apparatus (2) of an optical instrument (1), in particular of a microscope, in which the illumination apparatus (2) comprises a light source (4), an illuminating optical system, and positioning elements (7, 8, 9, 16) with which the position of the light source (4) and/or of the illuminating optical system within the illumination apparatus (2) can be modified. The setting module (17) comprises a module housing (18) having at least one drive device (19, 20, 21, 22) and coupling members (27, 28, 29, 30) for the transfer of a drive motion to the positioning elements (7, 8, 9, 16). Also described is an illumination system comprising the illumination apparatus and the setting module. The result is to create an alignment capability with excellent functionality and user-friendliness, thereby making possible rapid positional adjustment of the light source and/or the illuminating optical system in the context of use under clean-room conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stereomicroscope. The stereomicroscope comprises a microscope main body, a stand including a stand base portion on which a sample is to be laid, a support disposed vertically on the stand base portion, a focus adjust portion attached so as to be movable along the support, and an arm portion connected to the focus adjust portion for connecting the microscope main body thereto, so that the microscope main body is mounted on the stand to focus the sample, a light source lamp which illuminates the sample, and a light source unit in which the light source lamp is contained and which is attachable to at least one of the stand base portion, the support, and the arm portion.

Abstract: The automated microscope system (30) comprises a box in which at least one control and power supply unit (34) is installed. The box is arranged physically separately from the microscope stand (32) and is connected to the microscope stand (32) with a cable (38). In one exemplary embodiment, a computer unit (36) is connected to the box that contains at least one control and power supply unit (34).

Abstract: A microscope is provided which includes a frame which supports a stage that is adapted to have a specimen placed thereon, an arm provided on the frame to support an objective lens, an observation optical system provided on the arm, and an illumination optical system which includes a light source for illuminating the specimen and which is integrated with the frame. A fastening mechanism fastens the arm and the frame together via at least one spacer, which is provided between the arm and the frame. The spacer has a coefficient of thermal expansion that is different from the coefficient of thermal expansion of the arm. When a temperature of the frame rises due to operation of the light source, the objective lens is moved toward the stage due to the difference in coefficients of thermal expansion between the spacer and the arm.

Abstract: There is disclosed a microscope constitution in which an base including an image pickup device is disposed confronting the underside of a stage portion via an optical portion having a linear optical axis, and a lighting head is assembled/disposed with respect to the stage portion so as to be rotatable/adjustable around two axes different from the optical axis via first and second arms.

Abstract: The invention concerns a microscope having an image sensor (5) for recording the microscope images. The specimen (3) to be examined can be scanned by means of a stop (2) in the beam path of the illumination unit and a positioning unit which moves the specimen (3) or the stop (2). Opening the stop (2) or removing it from the beam path permits the entire image to be scanned with the image sensor (5).

Abstract: A base, a frame, and an arm which constitute a microscope body are formed independently of one another, and receptacles receiving fastening members at the bottom of the frame are formed as protrusions so that the area of contact between the base and the frame is smaller than a predetermined area. The protrusions are formed so that they surround the fastening members. The protrusions increase resistance to heat conduction from the base to the frame to reduce the amount of heat which is generated from the lamp and conducted from the base to the frame. Such an arrangement reduces an image blur due to thermal deformation, thereby providing a good specimen image.

Abstract: The microscope (S, 100) of the present invention has a hand piece (20, 112), whose tip is mounted with a thin sheet-like mirror unit (M, 10, 130, 220), and around both ends of the base (11c, 131c) thereof is arranged an illuminating light source (32, 117), whereby light is emitted to a target object, image light is lead through the light reception bore (27, 116), to the optical system (114), and is recorded at the CCD camera (111), to obtain video images. The thin sheet-like mirror (M, 11, 131) confines light and navigate it, wherein the width of the mirror can be made narrower like a convergent taper surface (11a, 131a); and it is comprised of a base surface (11c, 131c) where illuminating light comes in and image light goes out, and a mirror surface (11b, 131b) where illuminating light and image light go back and forth, and make the reflection thereof, and the mirror surface (11b, 131b) is slanted to 45 degrees.

Abstract: In a microscope, an optical system that includes a zoom lens unit having a straight optical axis is located under a stage portion that carries a sample A thereon. An optical image of the sample A is projected on an image-pickup element via the optical system, and is converted into a picture signal by means of the image-pickup element. The picture signal is delivered to the outside through an external terminal area.

Abstract: A novel apparatus for storing a microscope tool is presented. A magnetic tool holder comprises a block or other device having at least one borehole having a magnet attached to the bottom of the borehole. A block is defined as a article or item having sufficient mass to maintain stability when at least one borehole is formed in it. The apparatus may further comprise an insert configured to line the wall or walls of the borehole. A microscope assembly is also shown having at least one borehole formed into the microscope and including a magnet attached to the bottom of the borehole. Also shown is in combination, a magnetic tool holder and a microscope objective tool comprising a block having at least one borehole, a magnet securely attached to the bottom of the borehole and at least one microscope objective tool fabricated at least partly from ferromagnetic material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microscope (1), whose support consists of a principal transverse section (3), a foot section (5) and a column section (4), which are essentially the same width. A supporting element (16), is provided on both sides of the column section (4), said element having the same width along its first contact surface (8) as the column section (4).

Abstract: A scanning optical microscope using a wavefront converting element suffers minimum off-axis performance degradation and allows the wavefront converting element to be controlled by a simple method. Further, a pupil relay optical system is simple in arrangement or unnecessary. A laser scanning microscope includes a laser oscillator 6 and a wavefront converting element 5 for applying a desired wavefront conversion to a laser beam 15 emitted from the laser oscillator 6. An objective 7 collects a wavefront-converted approximately parallel laser beam 17 emerging from the wavefront converting element 5 onto a sample 9. A detector 29 detects signal light emitted from the sample 9. An actuator 8 scans the objective 7 along a direction perpendicular to the optical axis.

Abstract: A device for controlling functions of a microscope is disclosed, the microscope system encompassing a stand base part (3). A central display (8) is integrated into the stand base part (3). The display (8) contains an operating menu (20) and an information mode (25), the operating menu (20) being constructed from a first region (211), a second region (221), and a third region (222). A main menu (21) is displayable in the first region (211), a submenu (22) in the second region (221), and information and action elements in the third region (222), the third region (222) being delimited on one side by the main menu (21) and on one side by the submenu (22), and the entire display (8) being usable for presentation in the information mode (25).

Abstract: An ergonomic microscope (1) and a microscope carrier (2) are disclosed. The microscope encompasses a stand (3) which possesses a stand base (3a) that defines an external contour (3b). The microscope (1) is placed onto the microscope carrier (2). The microscope carrier (2) comprises a body (4) and a left and a right hand rest (6). The left and the right hand rest (6) are attached to the body (4) so as to pivot freely and independently of one another. A height adjustment of the microscope carrier (2) results in a pivoting of the hand rests (6) in such a way that their front edges (6a) rest on the bench surface (50) regardless of the height adjustment.