FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy

Partners against crime


Two forms of spectroscopy are very commonly used in forensic investigations.  These forms are infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy.  Due to different selection rules, these two techniques are said to be complementary.  Use the links below to read about how these two useful techniques become even more powerful when combined!


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