The optical system of Leica stereomicroscope, with multiple technologies and precise calibration design, performs outstandingly in core performance such as resolution, depth of field, and color difference control, and is suitable for multi scene observation needs in scientific research and industry. The specific characteristics are as follows:
FusionOptics fusion optical technology: This is its core advantage technology, breaking through the bottleneck of traditional stereo microscopes that cannot achieve both resolution and depth of field. This technology allows the two light paths of the microscope to perform their respective functions. One light path is dedicated to transmitting high-resolution images, while the other is responsible for providing large depth of field images. The human brain automatically integrates these two sets of image information, ultimately forming a clear 3D image with rich details and sufficient depth of field. With the help of this technology, the depth of field of the S9 series microscope can be increased by three times, and the observation height can reach 12mm with clear focusing; The M205C model, with this technology, has a resolution of up to 1050lp/mm and can clearly distinguish tiny structures up to 472nm.
Comprehensive chromatic aberration correction and infinite beam path correction: Most models use CMO (Common Main Objective) infinite parallel light optical system, combined with overall chromatic aberration correction (APO) optical path correction. Taking the M125 model as an example, all imaging components such as the objective lens, barrel lens, and eyepiece have undergone APO infinite axial and radial dual chromatic aberration correction, which can completely eliminate stray light interference, avoid color gaps and distortions in the image, optimize image resolution and contrast, and make the image sharp and clear. In addition, the S9 series also achieves complete chromatic aberration correction from the main optical path to the objective lens, further ensuring the accuracy of imaging colors.
High zoom ratio and flexible amplification adaptation: Different models have excellent zoom performance, which can meet the observation switching from macro overview to micro details. For example, the magnification ratio of M125 is 12.5:1, and the basic magnification is 8-100 times; The magnification ratio of M205C reaches 20.5:1, and the host amplification factor covers 0.78x-16.0x. And some models support the combination of multiple flat field apochromatic objectives and high eye point flat field eyepieces, with an adjustable eyepiece refractive power of ± 5 °. They can also be pre installed with a measuring reticle to adapt to different magnification needs and the visual conditions of the observation population.
Exclusive optical design adapted to special observation needs: For special scenarios such as fluorescence observation, some models have exclusive optical optimization. Fluorescent stereomicroscopes such as M205FCA are equipped with TripleBeam three light path technology, which can separate the fluorescence excitation light from two observation channels, reducing the interference of excitation light and emission light without the need for a dichroic mirror. They present clear and strong fluorescence signals on a black background and are suitable for detecting transgenic expression such as GFP and mCherry. At the same time, some models have built-in depth of field control with programmable dual aperture, which can control the amount of light passing through. Its encoding function can also transmit real-time parameters such as aperture position to the software, ensuring the traceability and reproducibility of observation parameters.
Efficient collaboration between optical and digital systems: The optical system can be deeply integrated with Leica LAS software. Models with encoding function can transmit optical parameters such as magnification and aperture position to software in real time. These parameters will be synchronized and archived when saving images, and can be called to restore observation settings at any time in the future. In addition, the optical system also supports the combination of CCD, photography system, etc., which facilitates real-time image acquisition, analysis, and archiving, reduces manual recording errors, and improves the efficiency of observation and research.