Raman spectroscopy is used to identify different molecules and even functional groups within larger molecules. The bonds formed between atoms have specific vibrational frequencies that correspond to the atom’s masses and the strength of the bond between them. Complex molecules therefore exhibit many peaks and can be readily identified by the pattern or “fingerprint” created by those peaks. As such, there are many uses for micro Raman spectrometers as they can non-destructively identify microscopic samples or microscopic areas of larger samples.
Pharmaceutical
- Drug Discovery
- Pharmaceutical quality control
- Contaminant analysis
- Microfluidic device development
Semiconductor
- Contaminant identification
- Thin Film quality control
- Materials research
- OLED development
- Diamond-like film quality control
Geology
- Gemstone identification
- Petroleum analysis
Art
- Pigment identification on paintings
- Dye identification on textiles
And more…
- Development of pigments
- Development of dyes
- Polymer quality control