title: Short-wave infrared excited SERS.
abstract: Optimisation of colloidal properties allows Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) to be recorded from a range of analytes at 1546 nm, demonstrating the potential of SERS for use in a wavelength region of particular value for applications such as homeland security.
authors.affiliation: Renishaw Diagnostics Ltd, 5 Robroyston Oval, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: Kirstin A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Lynn
authors.forename: Graeme
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McNay
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Eustace
authors.forename: Neil C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Shand
authors.forename: W Ewen
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D003102:Colloids / Q000737:chemistry*; D006046:Gold / Q000737:chemistry*; D013059:Spectrum Analysis, Raman / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids; D006046:Gold