Abstract:
Absolute Raman scattering cross section on the stretching carbon-carbon vibrational modes of trans-nanopolyacetylene (NPA) was measured at an excitation wavelength of 514 nm. It is shown that the carbon-carbon bonds in trans-NPA scatter light more efficiently than in the diamond structure by several orders of magnitude. The role of resonant Raman scattering and the model of coherent vibrations of carbon-carbon bonds are discussed.