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Mix Masters: NIST Scientists Image the Molecular Structure of Polymer Blends

Caption: Typical BCARS composite image of a polyethylene blend taken at NIST showing circular polarization response. LLD polyethylene shows red in this mode, while the HD polyethylene with deuterium substituted for hydrogen is green.

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