LIGHT-SCATTERING - DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR COLLOIDAL DISPERSIONS

The increasing demand from the colloid research community for quick an d noninvasive experimental techniques as well as the rapid progress of modern optics and electronics have led to a considerable expansion in the field of light scattering. This review introduces the basic conce pts with some emphasis on novel approaches like the study of interacti ng particle systems, multiple scattering techniques, and non ergodic s amples. Particular attention is then devoted to recent experimental pr ogress towards more compact and rugged instruments.