Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Imperial College, London, 19-21 September 2005

This volume focuses on Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS). SERS offers unique functions such as the ability to detect, identify and characterise simple and complex analytes in a variety of matrices, at very low concentration levels. It is for these reasons that SERS is an increasingly active area for research and study. Work is presented in the following areas: Fundamental research into the physical/chemical origins of the SERS effect Synthesis and characterization of novel SERS substrates Quantitative detection at ultra-low concentrations The in-situ combination of SERS with other probe microscopy techniques The future challenges for SERS Comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of competing technologiesSurface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Imperial College, London, 19-21 September 2005, was published 2006 under ISBN 9780854049936 and ISBN 0854049932.