Nikon
Eclipse LV 100 POL Polarizing Light
What it is
The Nikon Eclipse LV 100 POL is a polarizing light microscope designed for transmitted (diascopic) and reflected (episcopic) polarized light microscopy. The microscope is intended primarily for the observation and photomicrography of stones, rocks, minerals, and high-polymer materials. The Eclipse LV 100 POL belongs to Nikon's Eclipse family of upright microscopes and is classified as a metrology and inspection instrument.[5][3][4]
What do the numbers mean?
Gas & chemistry1
Optics & imaging8
Dimensions & facilities1
Configuration & options17
- with:[1]
- Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 ED slide scanner[1]
- Intended use
- Microscopy and photomicrography of stones, rocks, minerals, and high-polymer materials[3]
- Eyepiece tube
- P-TT Trinocular Tube for polarizing microscopy; P-TB Binocular Tube for polarizing microscopy[4]
- Stage
- Top-grade dedicated circular graduated stage; rotatable 360° horizontally; click stops each 45°[4]
What does it need to run?
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- Optical property analysis fieldsMineralogy and high polymer chemistry[3]
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Frequently asked questions
What illumination system does the Eclipse LV 100 POL use?
The Eclipse LV 100 POL uses a 12V-50W halogen lamp with a fly-eye lens design. A built-in DC transformer is standard, and a 12V-100W type is optional with an external power supply. NCB11 and ND8 filters are built-in.[4]
What is the focusing stroke and resolution of the fine adjustment?
The focusing stroke is 30 mm. Coarse adjustment is 14 mm per rotation, fine adjustment is 0.1 mm per rotation, and the minimum reading is 1 µm increments.[4]
What objective series are available for the Eclipse LV 100 POL?
The microscope uses CFI P Achromat objectives at 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, and 100x, and CFI LU Plan Fluor EPI P objectives at 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, and 100x. The latter are made with eco-glass free of lead and arsenic.[4]
Does the Eclipse LV 100 POL support both transmitted and reflected light polarized microscopy?
Yes. Diascopic (transmitted) and episcopic (reflected) polarized light observations are possible. The LV-UEPI universal epi-illuminator is required for episcopic illumination, and a changeover switch on the microscope body selects between the two modes.[3][4]
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Sources & citations
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- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
- [3]mvi-inc.com — mvi-inc.commvi-inc.com
- [4]exceltechnologies.com — exceltechnologies.comexceltechnologies.com
- [5]https://doi.org/10.46939/j.sci.arts-26.1-b05 — doi.orgdoi.org
Last updated Oct 7, 2026.
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