Raman microscope

Photo of a confocal Raman imaging microscope
Confocal Raman imaging microscope
Photo of a Raman microscope, with a sample enclosure
Raman microscope

The Raman microscope is a laser-based microscopic device used to perform Raman spectroscopy.[1] The term MOLE (molecular optics laser examiner) is used to refer to the Raman-based microprobe.[1] The technique used is named after C. V. Raman, who discovered the scattering properties in liquids.[2]

  1. ^ a b Microscopical techniques in the use of the molecular optics laser examiner Raman microprobe, by M. E. Andersen, R. Z. Muggli, Analytical Chemistry, 1981, 53 (12), pp 1772–1777 [1]
  2. ^ Krishnan, K. S.; Raman, C. V. (1928). "A New Type of Secondary Radiation". Nature. 121 (3048): 501–502. Bibcode:1928Natur.121..501R. doi:10.1038/121501c0. ISSN 1476-4687. S2CID 4128161.