Confocal Raman Microscopy is a relatively new technique that allows chemical imaging without specific sample preparation. This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of this rapidly developing field and its applications.

First and basic book on the new technique of confocal Raman spectroscopy Provides background physics, experimental realization, instrument design and application Gives many hints and insights for the practical application of this new analytical technique Valuable reference to scientists, research engineers and graduate students Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Part I: Theory.- Confocal Microscopy.- Introduction into the Fundamentals of Raman Spectroscopy.- Raman Equipment.- Software Requirements and Data Analysis in Confocal Raman Microscopy.- Part II: Applications.- Identification of Pathogens.- Imaging of Individual Carbon Nanotubes and Isolated Graphene Sheets.- Raman Microscopy in Geosciences.- Raman Microscopic Imaging of Cells and Applications Monitoring the Uptake of Drug Delivery Systems.- Confocal Micro-Raman Spectroscopy: A Tool for the Allocation of Organic and Inorganic Components in Calcified Biominerals.- Pharmaceutical Applications of Confocal Raman Microscopy.- Applications of Confocal Raman Microscopy in Pharmaceutical Development.- Characterization of Therapeutic Coatings on Medical Devices.- Raman Imaging of Plant Cell Walls.- Confocal Raman Imaging of Polymeric Materials.- Stress Measurement by Means of Raman Microscopy