In this paper we discuss the use of an alternative photothermal technique f
or measurements of thermal properties of liquids. The proposed technique is
based upon the concept of thermal wave interferometry. The liquid sample i
s confined between two thin pyroelectric detectors. One of these detectors
acts as a modulated absorber of light while the other is used for sensing t
he temperature fluctuations transmitted through the liquid layer. The good
agreement between the values of the thermal properties we got with the pres
ent technique and those reported in the literature demonstrates the capabil
ity of the technique far full characterization of the thermal properties of
liquids.