Abstract
The recent availability of moderate power near-infrared diode lasers (780nm) and near-infrared sensitive ccd detectors have caused a noticeable resurgence in the application of Raman spectroscopy in analytical chemistry. We have long maintained an interest in Raman spectroscopy and have established a micro-Raman facility within the Chemistry Department of our organization. Recently, we have taken advantage of the aforementioned progress in spectroscopic equipment and have upgraded our micro-Raman facility to include a ccd detector and an imaging spectrograph.Since our micro-Raman spectrometer is designed around an ellipsoidal collection mirror, with Raman signal being directed through the illumination sample stage it has application to microscopic or small transparent samples. The improved performance of the device and the availability of highly transmissive optical fibers led one of us (B.J.M.) to propose an apparatus that could replace the existing illuminator with a miniature device that maintains a high collection efficiency and can be used remotely or in-situ by utilizing optical fibers.
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