Measuring Thickness and Refractive Index with Fourier Domain OCT

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This discussion focuses on measuring the thickness and refractive index of a sample using Fourier Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). The user has successfully calculated the thickness of a glue layer on a glass microscope slide but seeks guidance on determining the refractive index of the glue. Key considerations include the transparency and color of the glue, which can affect the measurement process.

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  • Basic principles of light interaction with transparent materials
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Hi, I would like to know how one can simultaneously measure the thickness and refractive index of a sample using Fourier Domain OCT. I have a glue layer on a glass microscope slide and I've calculated the thickness of the glue layer, but I'm unsure of how to the refractive index of the glue. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Is the glue transparent? Does it have any color?
 

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