Title :
Enhancing the Detection Sensitivity of Raman Spectroscopy by Utilizing the Effect of Light Localization in Microporous Structures
Author :
Heathcote, J. ; Sona, L. ; Yakovlev, V.V. ; Klaper, R.
Author_Institution :
Dpet. of Phys., Wisconsin Univ., Milwaukee, WI
Abstract :
We propose a novel structure for a very efficient Raman spectroscopy detection of water contaminants. We experimentally prove the significance of light in this structure and demonstrate detection of nanomolar concentrations of pollutants
Keywords :
Raman spectroscopy; chemical variables measurement; measurement by laser beam; spectrochemical analysis; water pollution measurement; H2O; Raman spectroscopy detection; detection sensitivity; laser sensors; light localization; microporous structures; nanomolar concentrations; pollutants; water contaminants; Chemical analysis; Optical microscopy; Optical scattering; Optical sensors; Plasmons; Raman scattering; Resonance light scattering; Scanning electron microscopy; Spectroscopy; Water pollution;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2005. QELS '05
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-796-2
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2005.1549184
