Evolution of Asymmetric Raman line-shape from nano-structures

Abstract

A step-by-step evolution of an asymmetric Raman line-shape function from a Lorentzian line-shape is presented here for low dimensional semiconductors. The evolution reported here is based on the phonon confinement model which is successfully used in literature to explain the asymmetric Raman line-shape from semiconductor nano-structures. Physical significance of different terms in the theoretical asymmetric Raman line-shape has been explained here. Better understanding of theoretical reasoning behind each term allows one to use the theoretical Raman line-shape without going into details of theory from first principle. This will enable one to empirically derive a theoretical Raman line-shape function for any material if information about its phonon dispersion, size dependence etc is known.