Planetary Laser Raman Spectroscopy for Surface Exploration on C/d-type Asteroids – a Case Study

On-Surface Planetary Mineralogy Using Time Resolved Raman and Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Introduction: Laser Raman spectroscopy offers the exciting opportunity to interrogate rocks in their natural geological context, preserving the mineral constituents along with their textural and morphological information (Figure 1). Microscopic Raman spectroscopy is a nondestructive means of generating two dimensional maps of mineralogy on the order of grain sizes. Because of its versatility, R...

Time-resolved Raman spectroscopy for in situ planetary mineralogy.

Planetary mineralogy can be revealed through a variety of remote sensing and in situ investigations that precede any plans for eventual sample return. We briefly review those techniques and focus on the capabilities for on-surface in situ examination of Mars, Venus, the Moon, asteroids, and other bodies. Over the past decade, Raman spectroscopy has continued to develop as a prime candidate for ...

Raman spectroscopy for future planetary exploration: photodegradation, self-absorption and quantification of carotenoids in microorganisms and mineral matrices

Carotenoids are among the key biomarkers in the search for life on other planets, and non-destructive Raman spectroscopy on future rover missions is a potential sensitive detection method, especially under resonant conditions. In this research, reflectance spectra of minerals and microorganisms were measured using ultraviolet/visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy in order to evaluate potenti...

The first Moscow Solar System Symposium (1M-S) Mars system studies Moscow 2010 PLANETARY LASER RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY FOR SURFACE EXPLORATION ON PHOBOS and DEIMOS -- A FEASIBILITY STUDY

Laser Micro-Raman Spectroscopy of CVD Nanocrystalline Diamond Thin Film

Laser micro-Raman spectroscopy is an ideal tool for assessment and characterization of various types of carbon-based materials. Due to its special optical properties (CrN) coated stainless steel substrates. NCD films have been investigated by laser micro-Raman spectroscopy. The fingerprint of diamond based materials is in the spectral region of 1000-1600 cm-1 in the first order of Raman scatter...