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The real component of the refractive index of a material is important for modelling the light scattering of aerosol. In the atmosphere, it is especially critical in the evaluation of radiative forcing for modern climate change. An emerging issue in atmospheric science is the transportation and deposition of microplastics as they may pose serious risks to both human health and the environment. It is therefore useful to study the refractive index of one such plastic, polystyrene.Precise measurement of the temperature dependence of the refractive index of polystyrene beads is required for an accurate calibration of such instruments.
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