title: Lens-scanning Raman microspectroscopy system using compact disc optical pickup technology.
abstract: We propose and demonstrate the adoption of the compact disc optical pickup technology for Raman microspectroscopy. We utilize both the focusing and the 2-dimensional lateral scanning capabilities of the optical pickup for implementing a miniaturized microspectroscopy system. The resolution of this pickup-based system is characterized by scanning polystyrene microspheres. We test the completed microspectroscopy system by obtaining Raman images of Adenine microstructures. This system will be particularly useful for table-top biological analyzers and other remote medicine applications.
authors.forename: Jaeyoun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Gang
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Luke
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lee