optical chiral polarimeter (IMAGE) Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz Caption At the core of the new device is an optical chiral polarimeter with which it is possible to determine the chiral signature of components accurately and precisely even in the gaseous phase. Credit photo/©: Lykourgos Bougas, JGU Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. License CC BY-NC-ND Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.