Microscopes for criminal investigation and documentation 1 | 2

The faster substances can be identified, the faster they can provide an indication of suspected culprits. However, in-depth chemical procedures take time. In such cases, a look through the microscope can often provide some initial information. Chemical substances or glass splinters can be identified by their optical characteristics (such as birefringence, refraction index, crystal class), and even organic compounds such as cell swabs, blood or soil samples may provide information about their origin.

Leica supplies a whole series of precision microscopes for these application areas: from an instrument for routine investigations to a high-end research microscope, which can carry out all investigation methods and contrast techniques.