Refractive Solutions announces launch of refractive index liquids and immersion oils for laboratory and microscopy use, with shipments expected in early 2026. Reliable refractive index data depends on ...

The Brix scale, derived from the refractive index of a solution at 20 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit), is widely known. Originally, it was established by determining the weight percentage of sucrose ...

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The applications of spectroscopic ellipsometry for the precise characterization of liquid-liquid and liquid-air interfaces include surface science, biomedical applications, thin film coatings, and ...

Scientists have developed the first flat lens for immersion microscopy. This lens, which can be designed for any liquid, may provide a cost-effective and easy-to-manufacture alternative to the ...

On-chip refractive-index monitors suit industrial process control and biodetection, as the UK company seeks commercialization partners. Winning venture capital (VC) funding is a major milestone for ...

Austin, Texas — Adopting immersion lithography appears at this point to be nearly pain-free: Just add water and, voil, those 193-nanometer tools can be pushed well past their expected life. But taking ...