Modern Raman Spectroscopy reflects the dramatic increase in the number of Raman spectrometers being sold to and used by non-expert practitioners. It contains coverage of Resonance Raman and SERS in a form suitable for the non-expert.

Contents

1. Introduction, Basic Theory and Principles
   • Basic Theory
   • Molecular Vibrations

2. The Raman Experiment - Raman Instrumentation, Sample Presentation, Data Handling and Practical Aspects of Interpretation
   • Choice of Instrument
   • Visible Excitation
   • NIR Excitation
   • Raman Sample Preparation and Handling
   • Sample Mounting Accessories
   • Microscopy
   • Calibration
   • Data Handling, Manipulation and Quantitation
   • Approach to Qualitative Interpretation

3. The Theory of Raman Spectroscopy
   • Absorption and Scattering
   • States of a System and Hooke’s Law
   • The Nature of Polarizability and the Measurement of Polarization
   • The Basic Selection Rule
   • Number and Symmetry of Vibrations
   • Symmetry Elements and Point Groups
   • The Mutual Exclusion Rule
   • The Kramer Heisenberg Dirac Expression
   • Lattice Modes

4. Resonance Raman Scattering
   • Theoretical Aspects
   • Practical Aspects
   • Examples of the Use of Resonance Raman Scattering

5. Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering and Surface-Enhanced Resonance Raman Scattering
   • Theory
   • Electromagnetic and Charge Transfer Enhancement
   • Selection Rules
   • Applications of SERS
   • Applications of SERRS
   • The Basic Method

6. Applications
   • Inorganics and Minerals
   • Art and Archaeology
   • Polymers and Emulsions
   • Colour
   • Electronics Applications
   • Biological and Pharmaceutical Applications
   • Forensic Applications
   • Plant Control and Reaction Following

7. More Advanced Raman Scattering Techniques
   • Flexible Optics
   • Tuneable Lasers, Frequency Doubling and Pulsed Lasers
   • Spatially Resolved Systems
   • Nonlinear Raman Spectroscopy
   • Time Resolved Scattering
   • Raman Optical Activity
   • UV Excitation

Index