Olympus
BH2
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The Olympus BH2 is an optical inspection microscope available in the Flexible Cleanroom at Stanford Nano Shared Facilities. The Olympus BH2 light microscope is used to examine stained plant tissue sections in anatomical studies. The Olympus BH2 belongs to the Olympus BH2 series, which includes the BH2-UMA universal vertical illuminator and other attachments.[1][2]
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What it is
The Olympus BH2 light microscope was used to examine leaf sections in an anatomical study. The same study states that detailed photographs were taken during that work.[2]
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedIn anatomical use, specimens are commonly prepared as thin sections so transmitted light can reveal internal structure. Staining is commonly used to increase contrast between tissues or materials before visual examination and imaging.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedIn laboratory and fabrication workflows, optical inspection sits in characterization steps rather than in material deposition or etch itself. Light microscopy is commonly used after sample preparation, sectioning, polishing, cleaning, coating, patterning, or other process steps when a user needs to verify visible structure, alignment, coverage, contamination, or damage.
For prepared sections and similar specimens, light microscopy typically follows mounting and any staining or contrast preparation. Light microscopy can also precede higher resolution inspection by helping users screen specimens and choose regions of interest for more specialized analysis.
What can it run?
Process applications and technology nodes documented for this tool.
- Optical inspection
What do the numbers mean?
Optics & imaging3
Configuration & options6
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH2-UMA | — | — | Universal vertical illuminator for the BH2 series | manualslib.com[5] |
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What type of instrument is the Olympus BH2?
The Olympus BH2 is a light microscope.[2]
Were stained sections examined with the Olympus BH2?
All sections were stained with chloral hydrate and Sartur solution and were then examined using an Olympus BH2 light microscope.[2]
Was image capture reported together with Olympus BH2 use?
Detailed photos were taken during the study in which sections were examined using an Olympus BH2 light microscope.[2]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the BH2 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the BH2 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the BH2 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the BH2 are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the BH2 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the BH2 are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]snsf.stanford.edu — snsf.stanford.edusnsf.stanford.edu
- [2]doi.org — doi.orgdoi.org
- [3]snf.stanford.edu — snf.stanford.edusnf.stanford.edu
- [4]manualslib.commanualslib.com
- [5]manualslib.com — manualslib.commanualslib.com
Last updated Oct 20, 2026.
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