Cerna® Birefringence Imaging Microscopes

The Cerna® Birefringence Imaging Microscopes include a Windows®-based software package with every feature needed for system control and data acquisition. Please click the Download button below to download the latest software for this system.

  1. Software: The GUI for operating the Cerna Birefringence Imaging Microscopes
  2. Archive: Previous Versions of the Software
Software  
DescriptionSoftware package to operate Thorlabs' Cerna® Birefringence Imaging Microscopes. Package includes the Graphical User Interface (GUI), drivers, and LabVIEW™/C++/Python SDK for third-party development.
Version2.2.11
Filesize35.7 MB
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System RequirementsThis software has been verified with the following platforms:
- Windows® 10 64-bit version Operating System
- Windows 11 64-bit version Operating System
Additional SoftwareMicrosoft .Net Framework 4.6.2 Full Profile or higher version is required. The install program will check and download the profile from the internet if necessary.

Version 2.2.5

Version 2.2.5  
DescriptionThe CM50x software package includes the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for operating the Birefringence Imaging Microscopes and displaying 1D, 2D, and 3D measurements of retardance and azimuth (fast axis orientation).
Version2.2.5
Filesize53.2 MB
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System RequirementsWindows 10 (64-bit)
One Available USB 2.0 Port
One Available USB 3.0 Port
CPU: Intel Core i3 or Above
RAM: 2 GB or More

Version 2.1.3

Version 2.1.3  
DescriptionThe CM50x software package includes the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for operating the Birefringence Imaging Microscopes and displaying 1D, 2D, and 3D measurements of retardance and azimuth (fast axis orientation).
Version2.1.3
Filesize53.1 MB
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System RequirementsWindows 10 (64-bit)
One Available USB 2.0 Port
One Available USB 3.0 Port
CPU: Intel Core i3 or Above
RAM: 2 GB or More

Version 2.1.2

Version 2.1.2  
DescriptionThe CM50x software package includes the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for operating the Birefringence Imaging Microscopes and displaying 1D, 2D, and 3D measurements of retardance and azimuth (fast axis orientation).
Version2.1.2
Filesize54.4 MB
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System RequirementsWindows 10 (64-bit) or later
One Available USB 2.0 Port
One Available USB 3.0 Port
CPU: Intel Core i3 or Above
RAM: 2GB or More