Raman Scattering

Raman scattering is a powerful technique used in spectroscopy to analyse materials and chemical compounds. It is based on the inelastic scattering of light, also known as the Raman effect. When light from a laser or other source interacts with a molecule, some of the light is scattered, and the energy of the scattered light is shifted according to the vibrational and rotational states of the molecule. This shift in energy produces a distinct fingerprint, which can be used to identify molecules and study their structure and dynamics. Raman scattering is used by chemists and physicists to study the properties of materials and molecules, such as chemical composition and molecular structure. It is also used in biomedical applications, such as medical diagnostics, to analyse tissue and measure biomarkers.