Optical Microscopes

Zeiss Axio Scope

The Axio Scope can use transmitted or reflected light and can operate in brightfield, darkfield, or DIC mode. The microscope is equipped with a color CCD camera and the AxioVision software package for image analysis. The objective turret contains a 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x and a 100x objective. Additionally, the microscope has the Zeiss Shuttle and Find capability for correlative optical and scanning electron microscopy with our Auriga 60 FIB-SEM.

Location: Simon Hall 034

Zeiss Axio Scope

Leica S6E

The Leica S6E is used for SEM and FIB sample preparation. The microscope has 10x eyepieces for a 6.3x to 40x magnification range and working distance of 110 mm. A 1.6x objective can be installed for a magnification range of 10.1x to 64x and working distance of 55 mm. Samples can be illuminated by transmitted or reflected light.

Location: Simon Hall 034

Leica S6E

Nikon Eclipse LV100

The Nikon Eclipse can use transmitted or reflected light and can operate in brightfield or darkfield. The microscope is equipped with a color CCD camera and the Nikon Elements software package for image analysis. The objective turret contains a 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x and a 100x objective.

Location: Simon Hall 026

Nikon Eclipse LV100

Fees

There is no charge for microscope use.