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 | | The scattered radiation produced by the Raman effect contains information about the energies of molecular vibrations and rotations, and these depend on the particular atoms or ions that comprise the molecule, the chemical bonds connect them, the symmetry of their molecule structure, and the physico-chemical environment where they reside. |
 | | A Raman photon is emitted if a molecule then undergoes a transition to a higher vibrational energy state than its original state (Stokes-Raman), or to a lower energy vibrational state (Anti-Stokes Raman). |
 | | Energy levels and transitions related to the Raman effect: Laser- produced, monochromatic light of ultra- violet, visible, or infrared frequency can be used as the excitation source. |
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