Near-field Raman microscopy using a dielectric microsphere

Abstract

It has been a long and difficult journey. This thesis would not have been done if not for the following people that have supported and helped me from the start of my candidature. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to sincerely thank them for their support and encouragement. First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to my supervisor Prof. Shen Zexiang for his guidance throughout my PhD project. His encouragements and support have kept me going until I reached the finish line. He also constantly reminds me to think positively and creatively, which are very important not only for my research but also for my future career.