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A first order expression relating the local refractive index gradient in the quench cell as a function of its measured spatial offset in the Fourier plane was derived for the purpose of determining the interfacial gradient which may be readily converted to individual species (solvent/nonsolvent) concentration gradients. Real-time interfacial gradients were able to be measured anywhere from 2 to 5 seconds after initiation of the quench using this technique. The r.m.s. errors associated with the reported interfacial species concentration gradient values were determined to range between 3% and 7% of the reported values for quench times less than 60 seconds. 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