Low-Cost Elimination of Plasma Lines in Raman Spectra

• Published in: Journal of Chemical Education Vol. 62; no. 2
• Main Authors: Behlow, Herbert W., Jr, Petersen, John D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 1985
• Subjects: Chemistry; College Science; Higher Education; Science Education; Science Experiments; Spectroscopy

Describes a low-cost ($120) device which eliminates plasma lines in Raman spectra. The device consists of two prisms and two mirrors which are held in a symmetrical relationship to one another so that a particular position will allow only one wavelength to pass through on a given axis. (JN)