Question

Explain Raman Effect.

Answer 1

Raman Effect:

The scattering of light by the particles of a medium resulting in change in frequency and wavelength of the scattered wave is called Raman Effect. The line spectrum of the scattered light will have one prominent line corresponding to the original wavelength of the incident radiation. Also additional lines appear each side of it corresponding to the shorter or longer wavelengths of the scattered light. This Raman spectrum is characteristic of the transmitting substance. Raman spectrometry is a useful technique in the characterization of materials.