Kasra Amini, Cornelius Wittig, Sofia Saoncella, Outi Tammisola, Fredrik Lundell and Shervin Bagheri
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Abstract
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has become an indispensable tool for investigating mesoscopic features in soft matter and fluid mechanics. Its ability to provide high-resolution, non-invasive measurements in both spatial and temporal domains bridges critical gaps in experimental instrumentation, enabling the study of complex, confined, and dynamic systems. This review serves as both an introduction to OCT and a practical guide for researchers seeking to adopt this technology. A set of tutorials, complemented by Python scripts, is provided for both intensity- and Doppler-based techniques. The versatility of OCT is illustrated through case studies, including time-resolved velocimetry, particle-based velocity measurements, slip velocity characterization, detection of shear-induced structures, and analysis of fluid–fluid and fluid–structure interactions. Drawing on our experiences, we also present a set of practical guidelines for avoiding common pitfalls.
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Soft Matter is an international journal published by the Royal Society of Chemistry using Engineering-Materials Science: A Synthesis as its research focus. It publishes original research articles, review articles, and synthesis articles related to this field, reporting the latest discoveries in the relevant theoretical, practical, and applied disciplines in a timely manner, and aims to promote the rapid exchange of scientific information in this subject area. The journal is an open access journal. The journal is an open access journal and has not been placed on the alert list in the last three years.
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