Index of refraction of baceria
| Range | 1.0 to 1.05 unitless |
|---|---|
| Organism | bacteria |
| Reference | Encyclopedia of Industrial Biotechnology: Bioprocess, Bioseparation, and Cell Technology, 1999-2012 by John Wiley and Sons, DOI: 10.1002/9780470054581, Arthur L. Koch, Microbial Growth Measurement, p.3417 left column 4th paragraph |
| Comments | "Typically, the index of refraction relative to the growth medium of many bacteria is 1.04. In any case, a relative index of refraction between 1.0 and 1.05 ensures that most bacteria suspended in their growth mediuum will fall in the Rayleigh-Gans domain." |
| Entered by | Uri M |
| ID | 109614 |