The purpose of this review is to provide non-specialists with a basic understanding of the
information micro-Raman Spectroscopy (μRS) may yield when this characterization tool is …

This report deals with the mechanism behind the unusual behavior of nanostructures in
mechanical strength, thermal stability, acoustics (lattice dynamics), photonics, electronics …

The complete Raman spectrum of SnO 2 nanoparticles in presented and analyzed. In
addition to the “classical” modes observed in the rutile structure, two other regions shown …

The femtosecond optical response of noble metal nanoparticles and its connection to the
ultrafast electron dynamics are discussed in light of the results of high-sensitivity …

This book presents an overview of the current understanding of the physics of zero-
dimensional semiconductors. It concentrates mainly on quantum dots of wide-gap …

Insight into the mechanical characteristics of nanoscopic structures is of fundamental interest
and indeed poses a great challenge to the research communities around the world. These …

Theoretical and time-domain experimental investigations of the vibrational acoustic
response of nano-objects are described focusing on metallic ones. Acoustic vibrations are …

Nonstoichiometric CeO2 and Ce0. 25Zr0. 75O2 nanoparticles with varying surface
concentrations of Ce3+ were synthesized. Their surface Ce3+ concentration was measured …

Far-infrared and Raman vibrational transitions of a solid sphere: Selection rules Page 1
PHYSICAL REVIEW B VOLUME 46, NUMBER 9 1 SEPTEMBER 1992-I Far-infrared and Raman …

Ultrafast laser spectroscopy has been used to characterize the low frequency acoustic
breathing modes of Au particles, with diameters between 8 and 120 nm. It is shown that …