Adapter for use with a sample holder, and method for arranging a sample in a detection beam path of a microscope

A sample holder for receiving and holding a sample to be observed, the sample holder comprising:

• a section configured to hold a sample;
• and
• a coupler configured to couple the sample holder to a first coupling point of an adapter, which comprises at least one support region for reproducibly orienting the adapter in a mounted state in a sample holder support, the first coupling point for detachable connection to the coupler of the sample holder on one side of the adapter, and a second coupling point for detachable connection to a coupling area of a sample manipulator on a side of the adapter opposite to the first coupling point,
• wherein the section configured to hold the sample comprises a sample stage or sample cage, wherein the section configured to hold the sample is below the adapter, and wherein the coupler facilitates a detachable connection of the sample holder to the adapter by the coupler and the first coupling point.

A sample chamber for a microscope, comprising:

• a sample holder support, and
• an adapter comprising:
• at least one support region for reproducibly orienting the adapter in a mounted state in the sample holder support,
• a first coupling point for detachable connection to a coupler of a sample holder on one side of the adapter, and
• a second coupling point for detachable connection to a coupling area of a sample manipulator on a side of the adapter opposite to the first coupling point, wherein the at least one support region is above the sample holder in the mounted state and wherein the coupler is above a carrier portion of the sample holder.