Circular dichroism refers to the difference in the absorption of left and right circularly polarized light by a sample. It is a technique used to study the structure and composition of molecules, particularly in chemistry and biochemistry.
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A Cotton effect was observed in the region of the π → π * transition of the polyacetylene chain in circular dichroism spectra. (science.sciencemag.org)
Using photoelectron emission microscopy (PEEM) and X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) at HZB, we are able to «see» and characterise the magnetic properties of individual chains,» explains Dr. Sergio Valencia, HZB. (sciencedaily.com)
(B) Folding of the SNARE complex monitored by circular dichroism spectroscopy. (biologie.uni-osnabrueck.de)