Raman Under LN₂: A Simple Approach to Low Temperature Raman Spectroscopy

Author

E. Darren Ellis, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Date of Award

5-2005

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Physics

Major Professor

Robert N. Compton

Committee Members

Stuart Elston, Marianne Breinig

Abstract

Conventional low temperature Raman Spectroscopy techniques utilize expensive equipment to cool a sample to 77˚ K. In this work, a new technique for performing Raman Spectroscopy at liquid nitrogen temperatures is presented. This technique of taking data with the sample placed under liquid nitrogen provides a low cost alternative to conventional methods, and can be utilized by any lab with a Raman spectrometer without the purchase of additional equipment. Representative spectra for CCl₄, C₆₀, and Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes at room temperature and under liquid nitrogen are shown and compared as validation of the utility of this technique.

Recommended Citation

Ellis, E. Darren, "Raman Under LN₂: A Simple Approach to Low Temperature Raman Spectroscopy. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2005.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/4559