“…A typical Raman active vibrational mode of a molecule occurs in the 30–3200 cm –1 interval. Raman spectroscopy has been particularly used in determining the lattice dynamics and crystallinity of several materials, such as carbon-based, , metal oxides, , and polymers. , Raman spectroscopy can also be used in a time-resolved manner to track the structural changes under in situ conditions . In particular, Raman has been useful in identifying structures, vibrational modes and molecular conformations, as well as bond orientations of organophosphorus compounds in their pure form or when adsorbed onto surfaces. − Depending on the excitation energies, laser power, signal-to-noise ratio, and integration time, many fingerprint regions could be distinguished. , For example, Choi et al showed, using principal component analysis applied to Raman spectra, that nerve agents with similar molecular structures can be easily distinguished .…”