The Becke-line method, the multiple-beam Fizeau fringes method in transmission to fibers, and the Pluta microscope measurements of optical properties of fibers are discussed. This study uses cellulose triacetate, cuperammonium, nylon, and polyvinyl alcohol fibers.
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