Correlation between band gap and Raman intensity

Abstract

Raman spectroscopy has become a powerful tool for studying material properties due to its precise identification of structural features. Previous studies have focused more on the qualitative changes indicated by Raman peaks, with little attention paid to the quantitative changes indicated by Raman intensity. Based on the theoretical calculations of Raman spectra and electronic structures of a series of semiconductors under different pressures, and through further statistical analysis, we established a relationship between Raman intensity and band gap in the form of a formula. When Raman intensity increases, it is always accompanied by a decrease in the band gap. These insights provide a broader perspective for the applications of Raman spectroscopy.

Graphical abstract: Correlation between band gap and Raman intensity

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Article type
Paper
Submitted
12 Jan 2026
Accepted
26 May 2026
First published
27 May 2026

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2026, Advance Article

Correlation between band gap and Raman intensity

S. Zhu, H. Qin, X. Cheng and H. Zhang, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2026, Advance Article , DOI: 10.1039/D6CP00112B

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