Measuring the refractive index of thin liquid films with a spectrometer

We discuss the manufacture and use of a prism pair to measure the refractive index of thin liquid films with a spectrometer. The method requires only a drop of liquid and is accurate to ~2 x 10(-4).

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 2001-10, Vol.40 (28), p.5111-5113
Main Authors: Greco, V, Hoffer, L, Molesini, G
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We discuss the manufacture and use of a prism pair to measure the refractive index of thin liquid films with a spectrometer. The method requires only a drop of liquid and is accurate to ~2 x 10(-4).
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/AO.40.005111