Overview of experimental techniques used to obtain data hosted in LIDA. The left panel shows two infrared spectroscopic techniques used to record the spectrum of ices; namely, transmission mode (a) and reflection-absorption mode (b). The right panel illustrates the technique used to measure UV/vis refractive index values. Cartoon c provides details of the diffraction and reflection phenomena that generate an interference pattern during ice growth. Cartoon d shows the incidence and reflection of the monochromatic and broadband light beams when interacting with the ice.