Raman Capabilities for Aerosol Characterization.
Abstract
Chemical speciation of microparticles can be achieved by spectral and intensity analyses of the inelastically scattered radiation (Raman and fluorescence). However, quantitative results by purely optical methods are intimately related to the environment with which the particles are in contact and the morphology of the microstructures. Morphology characterization of regularly shaped microparticles (spheres, cylinders, and spheroids) can be obtained by measuring the peaks in the extinction and elastically scattering spectra. Our investigation on the viability of quantitative species identification of molecules within a microparticle by inelastic laser scattering involved studies of the following: (1) dielectric and metal substrate interface to increase the intensity of the scattered radiation; and (2) morphology dependent dielectric resonances which can modify the scattering spectra.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA093704
Entities
People
- Richard K. Chang
Organizations
- Yale University