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ElectroPhotonic Analysis (EPA) of tap water droplets versus hydro-alcoholic solutions

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  • Marc Henry,
  • Pierre Dorfman,
  • Michel Van Wassenhoven,
  • Martine Goyens
Marc Henry
University of Strasbourg, France
Pierre Dorfman
M.R.C. Endowment Fund, Private Academy of Science™, Meyzieu, France
Michel Van Wassenhoven
Coordinator of DynHom Research Project, Chastre, Belgium
Martine Goyens
Pharmaceutical Association for Homeopathy, Wepion, Belgium
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/Substantia-3597

Published 2025-10-14

Keywords

  • Electrophotonic analysis,
  • Corona discharge,
  • Validation,
  • Reproducibility,
  • Discriminatory potential,
  • Photon electrochemistry
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Henry, M., Dorfman, P., Van Wassenhoven, M., & Goyens, M. (2025). ElectroPhotonic Analysis (EPA) of tap water droplets versus hydro-alcoholic solutions. Substantia. https://doi.org/10.36253/Substantia-3597

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Abstract

Aim: The lack of precision of validated electrochemical identification methods and the limited detection of compounds at low concentrations by spectrometric methods are well known. Physics has provided a strong theoretical background, and modern technologies allow the development of electro photonic analytical devices that aim to provide greater precision in the detection of compounds, even at low concentrations. This original article provides a new experimental and theoretical insight into chemistry.

Method: This paper describes the theory and the technical aspects of the electro photonic analysis method. This technology is tested on samples of tap water droplets compared to hydro-alcoholic solutions (ethanol 62% m/m). 

Results: Using repeated measurements on the same tap water and ethanolic solutions, we demonstrate the reproducibility of the method. This method can now be systematically double-blind tested on a variety of samples.

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