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Understanding the Raman Effect and Its Applications

Sir CV Raman was an Indian physicist known for his discovery of the Raman effect in 1928, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. The Raman effect occurs when light interacts with molecules, causing a small amount of light to scatter at wavelengths different from the incident light. This allows the use of Raman spectroscopy to identify molecular structures and chemical compositions. Some applications of Raman scattering include Raman amplification in telecommunications, remote sensing, planetary exploration, and detection of impurities in materials.

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Understanding the Raman Effect and Its Applications

Sir CV Raman was an Indian physicist known for his discovery of the Raman effect in 1928, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. The Raman effect occurs when light interacts with molecules, causing a small amount of light to scatter at wavelengths different from the incident light. This allows the use of Raman spectroscopy to identify molecular structures and chemical compositions. Some applications of Raman scattering include Raman amplification in telecommunications, remote sensing, planetary exploration, and detection of impurities in materials.

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THE RAMAN EFFECT

NAME : Md Saleem
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INTRODUCTION
 Born: 6 November 1888, Thiruvanailoli, Tiruchirappalli
 Died: 21 November 1970, Bengaluru
 Full Name: Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman
 Spouse: Lokasundari Ammal (m. 1907-1970)
 Parents: R. Chandrasekhar Iyer, Parvathi Ammal.
 Sir CV Raman was an Indian Physicists known for his work in the
field of light scattering.
FAMILY AND EDUCATION
 Raman’s family were Brahmins. His father, however, paid little
attention to religious matters. Same as his father Raman hardly
talked about religion.
 Raman had two sons, Chandrasekhar Raman and
Venkatraman Radhakrishnan.
 Raman completed his schooling from St Aloysius' Anglo-Indian
High School and Bachelor’s from Presidency College.
 He completed his degree in 1904, winning medals in physics
and English.
 Raman was awarded scholarship and he remained at
Presidency College to study for his masters degree.
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Curzon Research Award (1912)
 Woodburn Research Medal (1913)
 Metteucci Medal (1928)
 Nobel Prize in Physics (1930)
 Hughes Medal of the Royal Society (1930)
 Franklin Medal by the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
(1941)
 Bharat Ratna (1954)
 Lenin Peace Prize (1957)
 On February 28 every year, India celebrates National
Science Day in remembrance of the Raman Effect in his
Honour.
What is Raman Effect?
Raman effect, change in the wavelength
of light that occurs when a light beam is
deflected by molecules. When a beam of
light traverses a dust-free, transparent
sample of a chemical compound, a small
fraction of the light emerges in directions
other than that of the incident (incoming)
beam

Most of this scattered light is of


unchanged wavelength. A small part,
however, has wavelengths different
from that of the incident light; its
presence is a result of the Raman
effect.
How it works?

Raman effect takes place when light enters in a molecule and


interacts with the electron density of the chemical bond
causing electromagnetic field in the molecule leading to
vibrational and deformation of frequency shift. The incident
photon excites the electron into a virtual state.
Applications
 Raman amplification: this is based on the Raman
scattering where the lower frequency photons are
pumped to a high-frequency regime with a surplus
amount of energy. This method is applicable to
telecommunications.
 Raman scattering is used in remote sensing and
planetary exploration.
 Raman scattering is used to sense the minerals in
Mars.
 Compound distribution in tablets.
 Detection of molecular impurities and additives
Conclusion
 Raman spectroscopy is one type of vibrational spectroscopy
which requires good understanding of the properties of light.
It provides a chemical “fingerprint” of the substance measured
and is therefore frequently used whenever unknown materials
need to be identified.

 Raman effect helped us in explaining various natural


phenomenon on. like appearance of blue sky, advanced
sunrise and delayed sunset, etc. It also explains the
appearance of red sky during sunrise and sunset.

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