Can You Upgrade an Old Microscope Like the Ergolux ZL-19 with Modern Features?

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Upgrading an old Ergolux ZL-19 microscope involves enhancing its illumination and incorporating polarized light capabilities. For illumination, options include fiber optics or traditional lamps, with considerations needed for the type of fiber optic or cable to use. To add polarized light, two polarizers are required, and users seek guidance on how to connect them effectively. The discussion also touches on when to use fiber optics versus traditional lighting methods. Resources and literature for further learning about these upgrades are requested.
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i have some questions regrading to "how to updrage my microscope?"
i'll be very thankfull for any kind of reply...
I am a student that need to make a little project, so i don't have much knowledge...
I have a pretty old microscope - "ergolux zl-19". and i want to upgrade it, so it will have some more features.
first i need to add some kind of illumination so that i'll be able to see the object from variety of angels from the side. i looked in the net and saw that i can use either fiber optic, or just some kind of long cable with a lamp in the end. how do i know what's better? then, how do i choose what kind of fiber optic, or what kind of cable?
second i might want to watch my object threw polarized light. i need to know how to connect a polarizer. i think i'll need for my job two polarizers.
So,according to those guidelines, does anyone have any tips? can i use fiber optics before a polarizer? when would someone want to use a fiber optic and when to use the "old way" - guiding the light threw lens and mirrors? do you know maybe where i can find some usefull information, some links maybe, where i can learn how to do those things? maybe some applied physics usefull information? literature?
again, thanks a lot for any kind of reply...
 
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This might help you :smile: It's a good site for microscopes.

http://www.labessentials.com/Science%20Kits.htm
 

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