Universität des Saarlandes
Fakultät NT
Geometry of Fluid Interfaces
AG Prof. Dr. Ralf Seemann

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Optical Microscopes

Zeiss Axio Observer 7

equiped with
  • a white light source in transmission
  • a fluorescence LED light source (Colibri 7)
  • a CMOS camera (Axiocam 712)
  • and a motorized z-stage with software autofocus
    Objectives range from 2.5X to 40X


Zeiss Axio Observer Z1

  • for details see PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry)
  • Inversted epifluorescence microscope
  • Camera: Dymax PCO


Zeiss Axiophot

  • Transmitted light microscope


2 x Leica Makroskop Z16

  • Reflected-light microscope Zoom factor 0.57x - 9.2x
  • Coaxial illumination C-mount adapter for camera
  • Optimized for large magnifications using a fine focus
  • Large working distance: 19 mm (5.0× planapochromat objective)


Reichelt MeF3

  • inverted microscope
  • Zoom factor 1.6x - 160x
  • brightfield, darkfield, polarized light transmission mode
  • reflection mode