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Science Lab

Bienvenido al portal de conocimiento de Leica Microsystems. Aquí encontrará investigación científica y material didáctico sobre el tema de la microscopía. El portal ayuda a principiantes, profesionales experimentados y científicos por igual en su trabajo diario y en sus experimentos. Explore tutoriales interactivos y notas de aplicación, descubra los fundamentos de la microscopía, así como las tecnologías de gama alta. Forme parte de la comunidad Science Lab y comparta sus conocimientos.
Spherulitic crystals of hippuric acid, which were imaged with a Leica microscope using crossed polarizers, showing so-called Maltese crosses.

A Guide to Polarized Light Microscopy

Polarized light microscopy (POL) enhances contrast in birefringent materials and is used in geology, biology, and materials science to study minerals, crystals, fibers, and plant cell walls.
Leitz Laborlux: Tartaric acids, polarization contrast

The Polarization Microscopy Principle

Polarization microscopy is routinely used in the material and earth sciences to identify materials and minerals on the basis of their characteristic refractive properties and colors. In biology,…
Radially grown sugar crystals which have been imaged with a Leica microscope using circular polarized light.

Polarizing Microscope Image Gallery

Polarized light microscopy (also known as polarizing microscopy) is an important method used in different fields, including research and quality assurance. It goes beyond just producing images at high…

Quality as Clear as Glass - Polarizing Microscopy in Glass Production

An exquisite beverage deserves a high-quality glass. Even the ancient Romans made artistically crafted drinking glasses. In the Middle Ages, Venetian glassmakers were famous for the purity of their…
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