Polarimetry Course
This course builds polarimetry expertise from fundamentals to practical application. Master optical rotation principles, instrument setup and calibration, error management, and reporting techniques to produce reliable, compliant measurements for physics, food science, and pharmaceutical uses in professional labs.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on lab skills to confidently set up, calibrate, and run polarimeters. Cover optical activity basics, sample prep, tube filling, temperature management, precise measurement methods, uncertainty evaluation, quality checks, and proper documentation for accurate, repeatable results in analytical settings.
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Develop skills
- Master polarimeter setup by configuring optics, wavelength, path length, and temperature.
- Perform accurate polarimetry measurements through sample preparation, tube filling, and data recording.
- Calculate specific rotation using formulas, correct units, and uncertainty propagation.
- Verify results against literature values by matching wavelength, temperature, purity, and labelling.
- Apply quality control and documentation with SOPs, control charts, and audit-compliant records.
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