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This book highlights the basics of crystal optics methods and refractive index (RI) measurement techniques in various solids, as well as their scientific and technological applications. In addition to new techniques for cases when traditional techniques are impractical, such as for highly refracting powders, anomalous dispersion of light in the studied solid, or for colloids, it also describes conventional methods of RI measurement.

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Introduction
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Chapter 1: Foundations, Measurements, Applications
I. Refractive indices: Determination, Anisotropy, Dispersion
II. Methods of measurements
III. Effect of structure and thermodynamic parameters on refractive indices
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Chapter 2: Anhydrous Solids
IV. Refractive indices of elements and binary compounds
V. Refractive indices of ternary halides and oxides
VI. Refractive indices of silicates and germanates VII.Refractive indices of uranium compounds
VIII.Refractive indices of carbonates, nitrates, phosphates, arsenates, sulphates, selenates, chlorates
IX. Refractive indices in coordination compounds of b-elements (Cu, Ag, Ag, Zn, Cd, Hg, Ga, B, Ga, In, Sn)
X. Refractive indices in coordination compounds of a-elements (Ln, An, Fe, Co, Ni, Ru, Rh, Pd, Pt)
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Chapter 3: Hydrates of Binary, Ternary and Coordination Compounds
XI. Refractive indices in hydrates of halides, cyanides, nitrates, carbonates, sulphates, selenates, phosphates, arsenates, halates
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Chapter 4: Conclusion
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