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Does ArcturusXT support DIC and Phase Contrast? Can I use DIC in conjunction with fluorescence?

April 26, 2017arcturusxt conjunction dic fluorescence phase contrast support

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Does ArcturusXT support DIC and Phase Contrast? Can I use DIC in conjunction with fluorescence?

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Yes, ArcturusXT may be configured with phase contrast illumination and DIC. There are three sliders from which to choose: 20X, 40X and 60X. It is also possible to combine phase contrast and fluorescence, but it is not the typical manner of use as DIC is a contrast method for transmitted illumination, whereas fluorescence gets the contrast from labeled and unlabeled parts of the sample. For additional information on phase contrast and DIC, visit the Nikon website at: http://www.microscopyu.com/articles/phasecontrast/phasehome.html http://www.microscopyu.com/articles/dic/dicindex.