Optical correlation techniques for the investigation of colloidal systems

TL;DR

This review discusses optical correlation methods in colloidal science, highlighting how combining light scattering and microscopy can lead to innovative investigation techniques for colloidal systems.

Contribution

It demonstrates the potential of integrating optical correlation techniques with microscopy to enhance colloidal system analysis.

Findings

Optical correlation methods effectively analyze colloidal dynamics.

Combining light scattering and microscopy offers new investigative capabilities.

The review outlines future directions for optical techniques in colloid research.

Abstract

This review aims to provide a simple introduction to the application of optical correlation methods in colloidal science. In particular, I plan to show that full appraisal of the intimate relation between light scattering and microscopy allows designing novel powerful investigation techniques that combine their powers. An extended version of this paper will appear in "ColloidalFoundations of Nanoscience", edited by D. Berti and G. Palazzo, Elsevier (ISBN 978-0-444-59541-6). I am very grateful to the publisher for having granted me the permission to post this preprint on arXiv.