Why Are Lasers Used as the Source in Raman Spectroscopy

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why are lasers used as the source in Raman spectroscopy?

• A) they use a tight beam
• B) scattering interactions are strong so a strong source is required
• C) they have become relatively inexpensive
• D) scattering interactions are very weak
• E) none of the above

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