Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Raman Spectroscopy: Overview

Raman Spectroscopy: Overview

The underlying principle of Raman spectroscopy is based on the interaction between light and matter, specifically molecules' inelastic scattering of photons. When a monochromatic beam of light, typically from a laser source, interacts with a sample, most scattered light has the same frequency as the incident light. This is known as Rayleigh scattering.
However, a small fraction of the scattered light exhibits a frequency shift due to the exchange of energy between the incident photons and the...

Raman Spectroscopy Instrumentation: Overview

Raman Spectroscopy Instrumentation: Overview

A conventional Raman spectrophotometer includes a laser source, a sample holding system, a wavelength selector, and a detector.
The monochromatic laser source, typically using visible or near-infrared radiation, generates a highly focused beam of light. This light interacts with the molecules of the sample, scattering some of the light. Liquid and gaseous samples are usually tested in ordinary glass capillaries, while solids can be analyzed as powders packed in capillaries or as potassium...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Quantum confinement dominates band gaps while defects lead the photoluminescence in silicon nanowires.

RSC advances·2026

Same author

Thermal Dephasing of Localized Vibrations and Quasi-Elastic Scattering in Heavily Doped Silicon: Raman Spectroscopic Evidence.

The journal of physical chemistry letters·2026

Same author

Photo-supercapacitors for the Future: Integrating Solar Conversion and Energy Storage into a Single Platform.

The journal of physical chemistry letters·2026

Same author

Synergizing Color Modulation with Energy Storage Capabilities through MXene Doping: Hybrid Electrochromic Supercapacitor and the Mechanism Therein.

ACS applied materials & interfaces·2026

Same author

Fast self-healing in a layered molecular crystal mediated by stress-induced symmetry breaking.

Nature communications·2026

Same author

Exploring the role of counterions in the electrochromic performance of redox-active viologen.

Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 2, 2026

A Multimodal Wide-Field Fourier-Transform Raman Microscope

A Multimodal Wide-Field Fourier-Transform Raman Microscope

Published on: December 30, 2025

Unveiling Secrets of Quantum Materials and Devices Using Raman Imaging: A Technique Combining Microscopy and

Deb Kumar Rath¹, Bharat Nishad¹, Love Bansal¹

¹Materials and Device Laboratory, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Simrol 453552, India.

The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters

|June 1, 2026

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Raman imaging provides detailed spatial and spectral insights into material properties, overcoming limitations of conventional methods. This technique is crucial for advancing optoelectronics and quantum technologies.

More Related Videos

Multiplex Chemical Imaging Based on Broadband Stimulated Raman Scattering Microscopy

Multiplex Chemical Imaging Based on Broadband Stimulated Raman Scattering Microscopy

Published on: July 25, 2022

A Novel Technique for Raman Analysis of Highly Radioactive Samples Using Any Standard Micro-Raman Spectrometer

A Novel Technique for Raman Analysis of Highly Radioactive Samples Using Any Standard Micro-Raman Spectrometer

Published on: April 12, 2017

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 2, 2026

A Multimodal Wide-Field Fourier-Transform Raman Microscope

A Multimodal Wide-Field Fourier-Transform Raman Microscope

Published on: December 30, 2025

Multiplex Chemical Imaging Based on Broadband Stimulated Raman Scattering Microscopy

Multiplex Chemical Imaging Based on Broadband Stimulated Raman Scattering Microscopy

Published on: July 25, 2022

A Novel Technique for Raman Analysis of Highly Radioactive Samples Using Any Standard Micro-Raman Spectrometer

A Novel Technique for Raman Analysis of Highly Radioactive Samples Using Any Standard Micro-Raman Spectrometer

Published on: April 12, 2017

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Spectroscopy
Nanotechnology

Background:

Raman spectroscopy is a century-old technique widely used due to instrumentation advancements.
Raman mapping/imaging offers noninvasive, spatially resolved analysis of material properties.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the diverse applications of Raman imaging across various materials and systems.
To discuss the limitations and future potential of Raman imaging.

Main Methods:

Temperature-dependent Raman line-shape analysis for vibrational dynamics.
Magneto-Raman imaging for defect and phonon behavior studies.
Polarization-resolved mapping for crystal orientation and strain visualization.

Main Results:

Demonstrated applications in carbon nanotubes, MoS2, anisotropic materials, MXenes, and silicon nanowires.
Identified key limitations including spatial resolution, signal strength, and laser-induced effects.
Showcased Raman imaging's capability for analyzing anharmonic dynamics, defects, and phonon behavior.

Conclusions:

Raman imaging provides unique spatial and spectral insights beyond conventional techniques.
It is a promising tool for applications in optoelectronics, photonics, and quantum technologies.
Addressing limitations will further enhance its utility in advanced material characterization.