Vibrational spectroscopy based on inelastic light scattering (Stokes / anti-Stokes shifts). Complementary to IR: Raman-active modes require a change in polarizability (∂α/∂Q ≠ 0), whereas IR requires ∂μ/∂Q ≠ 0. Key for centrosymmetric…
Vibrational spectroscopy based on inelastic light scattering (Stokes / anti-Stokes shifts). Complementary to IR: Raman-active modes require a change in polarizability (∂α/∂Q ≠ 0), whereas IR requires ∂μ/∂Q ≠ 0. Key for centrosymmetric…