Atomic Physics
Raman scattering is an inelastic scattering process where photons interact with the vibrational modes of a molecule, resulting in a shift in the energy and wavelength of the scattered light. This phenomenon provides unique information about molecular vibrations and is widely used in spectroscopic techniques to analyze material composition and molecular structures, as well as in laser cooling and trapping methods to control atomic states.
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