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A variety of microscopy methods have been developed for optical microscopes according to intended purposes. The dedicated objective lenses to each microscopy method have been developed and are classified according to such a method. For example, "reflected darkfield objective (a circular-zone light path is applied to the periphery of an inner lens)", "Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) objective (the combination of optical properties with a DIC( Nomarski）prism is optimized by reducing lens distortions)", "fluorescence objective (the transmittance in the near-ultraviolet region is improved)", "polarization objective (lens distortions are drastically reduced)", and "phase difference objective (a phase plate is built in) are available.

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Bandpass filters are defined by three critical features: Center Wavelength (CWL)—the wavelength at the center of the passband. Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM)—the bandwidth at 50% of the maximum transmission. Peak Transmission (T)—the wavelength of maximum transmission

The metal-dielectric type is similar to the all-dielectric type except that it utilizes a metal spacer layer instead of a dielectric layer. Although this type of filter has excellent out-of-band blocking and high passband transmission, it lacks the sharp cut-on and cut-off slopes of the typical two and three cavity filters. The metal-dielectric type is mainly used for bandpass filters in the ultraviolet. However, one version, the induced transmission type, is used as an additional blocking component when rejection is required to the far-infrared.

An objective lens is the most important optical unit that determines the basic performance/function of an optical microscope To provide an optical performance/function optimal for various needs and applications (i.e. the most important performance/function for an optical microscope), a wide variety of objective lenses are available according to the purpose.

Andover offers one of the broadest ranges of hard-coated narrowband filters in the industry. Our filters feature very high transmission and dense blocking from UV-1200nm. They are suitable for high-temperature applications.

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Andover also offers a first-surface variant of its standard UV bandpass filter. The coatings are deposited on a single surface of a UV-grade Fused Silica substrate and include a hard-oxide overcoat for protection. See more at: UV Bandpass Filters for Sterilization

By tailoring the blocking range to match the detector, we can provide the maximum possible throughput while maintaining good blocking to meet the customer’s needs. Wavelengths include all popular laser, mercury biomedical, and analytical spectral lines. All filters are constructed using the same high-quality materials and methods as our standard bandpass filters, thus providing a highly stable, long-lasting filter.

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In order to make it simple for customers to custom- tailor a bandpass filter for their application, Andover offers a line of Semi-Custom bandpass filters. Their construction is similar to both the Standard Bandpass and High-Transmitting bandpass filter offerings. We offer a wide selection of wavelengths, bandwidths, and sizes, and offer two blocking options.

In the optical design of microscope objectives, commonly the larger is an N.A. and the higher is a magnification, the more difficult to correct the axial chromatic aberration of a secondary spectrum. In addition to axis chromatic aberration, various aberrations and sine condition must be sufficiently corrected and therefore the correction of the secondary spectrum is far more difficult to be implemented. As the result, a higher-magnification apochromatic objective requires more pieces of lenses for aberration correction. Some objectives consist of more than 15 pieces of lenses. To correct the secondary spectrum satisfactorily, it is effective to use "anomalous dispersion glass" with less chromatic dispersion up to the secondary spectrum for the powerful convex lens among constituting lenses. The typical material of this anomalous dispersion glass is fluorite (CaF2) and has been adopted for apochromatic objectives since a long time ago, irrespective of imperfection in workability. Recently, optical glass with a property very close to the anomalous dispersion of fluorite has been developed and is being used as the mainstream in place of fluorite.

Optical bandpass filters are designed to transmit a well-defined band of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum. Andover offers one of the most extensive listings of standard "off-the-shelf" interference filters in this industry. We have a range of wavelengths range from the ultraviolet through the near-infrared and include many of the primary laser, mercury, biomedical and analytical spectral lines. Standard sizes include 12.5mm Ø, 25.0mm Ø, and 50.0mm Ø. All Andover filters are mounted in black anodized metal rings which provide an added measure of protection against chipping, scratching, and high humidity conditions. In addition, all filters have their part number permanently engraved on their edge and each filter is supplied with a calibrated spectral bandpass data curve at no-charge. Custom spectral data is available and will be quoted upon request. Shorter wavelengths, longer wavelengths, and custom shapes & sizes are available.

These bandpass filters are designed for use in situations where far-infrared blocking is not required. They feature high transmission in the passband region and good blocking over a limited range. Theoretical transmission curves are available on request.

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Andover’s High-Transmitting Optical Bandpass filters are a variant of the Standard Bandpass filter line. Designed for use with PMTs and photodiodes, they employ only dielectric coatings and have a blocking range tailored to the detector. This results in higher transmission than their fully-blocked counterparts. For your convenience, the high-transmitting bandpass filters are listed in the Standard Bandpass section and are highlighted for easy identification.

Andover’s Standard Bandpass filters have been the mainstay of the industry for decades. With our proprietary stabilization and sealing method, these filters will generally last for 10-20 years in the field. Their longevity, coupled with their low cost and ready availability, make these a great choice for most applications.

The all-dielectric type consists of two highly reflecting mirrors separated by a dielectric spacer layer. These reflecting mirrors are constructed of alternating high and low refractive index materials and the reflectance of the stack is sometimes in excess of 99.99%. By varying the thickness of the spacer layer and or the number of reflecting layers, one can alter the central wavelength and bandwidth of the filter. This type of filter displays very high transmission in the passband, but, has a limited range of out-of-band blocking. To compensate for this deficiency, an additional blocking component is added, which is either all-dielectric or metal-dielectric depending upon the required blocking range. This additional blocking component will eliminate any unwanted out-of-band radiation but it will also reduce the overall throughput of the filter.

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Bandpass filters are one of the simplest and most economical ways to transmit a well-defined band of light and to reject all other unwanted radiation. Their design is essentially a thin film Fabry-Perot Interferometer formed by vacuum deposition techniques and consists of two reflecting stacks, separated by an even-order spacer layer. Each one of these structures is referred to as a cavity, and some filters may contain as many as eight cavities. There are many different variations of the Fabry-Perot type bandpass filter, but for this discussion, we will only consider the all-dielectric and metal-dielectric types.

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Optical bandpass filters are optical filters that pass one or more specified wavelength band(s) while blocking others. Bandpass filters are referred to by the wavelength range, also known as the passband, which they are designed to transmit. They are common filters suitable for a wide range of optical applications, including; environmental testing, colorimetry, flame photometry, fluorescence applications, UV sterilization, spectral radiometry, medical diagnostics, chemical analysis, machine vision, biotech instrumentation, medical devices, and laser line separation.

Photography or image pickup with a video camera has been common in microscopy and thus a clear, sharp image over the entire field of view is increasingly required. Consequently, Plan objective lenses corrected satisfactorily for field curvature aberration are being used as the mainstream. To correct for field curvature aberration, optical design is performed so that Petzval sum becomes 0. However, this aberration correction is more difficult especially for higher-magnification objectives. (This correction is difficult to be compatible with other aberration corrections) An objective lens in which such correction is made features in general powerful concave optical components in the front-end lens group and powerful concave ones in the back-end group.

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Objective lenses are roughly classified basically according to the intended purpose, microscopy method, magnification, and performance (aberration correction). Classification according to the concept of aberration correction among those items is a characteristic way of classification of microscope objectives.

An optical microscope is used with multiple objectives attached to a part called revolving nosepiece. Commonly, multiple combined objectives with a different magnification are attached to this revolving nosepiece so as to smoothly change magnification from low to high only by revolving the nosepiece. Consequently, a common combination lineup is comprised from among objectives of low magnification (5x, 10x), intermediate magnification (20x, 50x), and high magnification (100x). To obtain a high resolving power particularly at high magnification among these objectives, an immersion objective for observation with a dedicated liquid with a high refractive index such as immersion oil or water charged between the lens end and a specimen is available. Ultra low magnification (1.25x, 2.5x) and ultra high magnification (150x) objectives are also available for the special use.

Meanwhile, an objective lens for which the degree of chromatic aberration correction to the secondary spectrum (g ray) is set to medium between Achromat and Apochromat is known as Semiapochromat (or Flulorite).

Our exceptionally high level of stock, and unique processing methods, allow us to ship most items within two days after receipt of an order. If required, rush orders can usually be shipped within one day. All out-of-stock items will be shipped within two weeks after receipt of a purchase order.

This line of hard, first-surface coated filters was designed to cover the standard Raman spectroscopy lines. They feature very high transmission over a broad range about the wavelength of interest.

Band-pass filters only transmit a certain wavelength band and block others. The width of such a filter is expressed in the wavelength range it lets through, and can be anything from much less than an Ångström to a few hundred nanometers. Such a filter can be made by combining an LP and an SP filter.

Axial chromatic aberration correction is divided into three levels of achromat, semiapochromat (fluorite), and apochromat according to the degree of correction. The objective lineup is divided into the popular class to high class with a gradual difference in price. An objective lens for which axial chromatic aberration correction for two colors of C ray (red: 656,3nm) and F ray (blue: 486.1nm) has been made is known as Achromat or achromatic objective. In the case of Achromat, a ray except for the above two colors (generally violet g-ray: 435.8nm) comes into focus on a plane away from the focal plane. This g ray is called a secondary spectrum. An objective lens for which chromatic aberration up to this secondary spectrum has satisfactorily been corrected is known as Apochromat or apochromatic objective. In other words, Apochromat is an objective for which the axial chromatic aberration of three colors (C, F, and g rays) has been corrected. The following figure shows the difference in chromatic aberration correction between Achromat and Apochromat by using the wavefront aberration. This figure proves that Apochromat is corrected for chromatic aberration in wider wavelength range than Achromat is.

There are a number of variations of an optical bandpass filter’s construction, and each has its advantages. Andover offers a variety of options so that you can select the best-suited filter type for your application. The table below summarizes the major features of the various types of filters listed above, to aid in quickly locating the type that is best suited for your application. If you would like advice from our technical sales staff, please contact us at info@andcorp.com.

The purposes of optical microscopes are broadly classified into two; "biological-use" and "industrial-use". Using this classification method, objective lenses are classified into "biological-use" objectives and "industrial-use" objectives. A common specimen in a biological use is fixed in place on the slide glass, sealing it with the cover glass from top. Since a biological-use objective lens is used for observation through this cover glass, optical design is performed in consideration of the cover glass thickness (commonly 0.17mm). Meanwhile, in an industrial use a specimen such as a metallography specimen, semiconductor wafer, and an electronic component is usually observed with nothing covered on it. An industrial-use objective lens is optically designed so as to be optimal for observation without any cover glass between the lens end and a specimen.