Abstract
Fiber analysis using birefringence has been around for years but has only recently been looked at more closely under a microscope. Recent scientists have proposed methods to correct issues found with fiber analysis using birefringence, yet there has not be a defined perfect method. This research will focus on correcting previously found issues with works by Michel-Lévy and Sorensen's, as well as other scientists involved and perfecting the analysis of fiber through birefringence. The goal will be to take this research one step further into the analysis of textile fibers by RGB value analysis and birefringence. The RGB values will be analyzed in a color analysis program to compare HEX values. The cross section of the fiber will be done to receive an accurate diameter measurement of the fiber. Those RGB values and cross section diameter will then be matched to the Michel-Lévy chart and the birefringence will be determined.
Thesis Completion
2019
Semester
Fall
Thesis Chair/Advisor
Baudelet, Matthieu
Co-Chair
Fairchild, Shermineh Rostami
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
College
College of Sciences
Department
Chemistry
Degree Program
Forensic Science
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Release Date
12-1-2019
Recommended Citation
Feild, Olivia F., "An Investigation of Textile Fibers by means of RGB analysis of Birefringence" (2019). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 615.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses/615