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    We developed a new cavity- and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) method to measure rapid molecular changes. This technique achieves micro- to millisecond temporal resolution, enabling the study of single-molecule dynamics.

    Area of Science:

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    Background:

    • Stochastic Raman spectral fluctuations provide insights into molecular dynamics.
    • Cavity- and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) offers high sensitivity but often lacks temporal resolution.
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    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated theoretical resolution of Raman spectral fluctuations on micro- to millisecond timescales.
    • Established the relationship between temporal resolution and Raman signal strength.
    • Showcased the potential to extract average single-molecule dynamics from small sub-ensembles.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed SERS method significantly improves temporal resolution for studying molecular dynamics.
    • This technique can overcome limitations in achieving single-molecule isolation on SERS substrates.
    • It opens new avenues for investigating fast conformational changes and single-molecule behavior.