title: [Application of near-field Raman spectroscopy to nano-structure characterization].
abstract: Near-field Raman spectroscopy is a novel technology in the near-field optics, and attracts much attention of scientists because of the realization of spectral characterization of nano-structure. The technical advantage of Raman spectroscopy is described in the present review. The principle and practical technical scheme of near-field Raman spectroscopy systems are introduced. Several applications of near-field Raman spectroscopy are mentioned in detail, including carbon nanotube characterization, biological specimen imaging, thermoelectric crystal characterization, dye single molecule detection etc., revealing a broad prospect of the development of near-field Raman spectroscopy in various scientific research fields.
authors.affiliation: State Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Department of Precision Instruments, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
authors.forename: Yang
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Xiao-Bin
authors.initials: XB
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: Jia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Jian-Yuan
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Yu