Foundational Principles of Raman Scattering

Explain the difference between absorption (IR) and scattering (Raman) processes based on your knowledge of IR spectroscopy.

Define polarizability and explain its role in determining Raman activity of a vibrational mode.

Describe the classical model of Raman scattering using induced dipole moments and polarizability changes.

Compare the selection rules for IR and Raman spectroscopy, explaining the principle of mutual exclusion.

Distinguish between Stokes, anti-Stokes, and Rayleigh scattering.

Explain the intensity difference between Stokes and anti-Stokes bands using the Boltzmann distribution.