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