Effective refractive index of drying droplet of water fullerene suspension

Laser light scattering by a drying droplet of water fullerene suspension several micrometers in size was studied. Two light wavelengths were used. The evolution of refractive index and radius of the droplet was investigated. Resonant scattering was identified and analyzed. Some conclusions were drawn on the microscopic properties of the suspension. Supplementing measurements of samples obtained by drying the water fullerene suspension and toluene solution were conducted with Atomic Force Microscope (AFM).