Observation of a Continuum in Enhanced Raman Scattering from a Metal-Solution Interface

Abstract
A background continuum in the Raman spectrum of adsorbed molecules at a silverelectrolyte interface is observed experimentally. This background continuum is potential dependent on the Stokes and anti-Strokes of the spectrum and fits a Fermi distribution function on the anti-Stokes side of the spectrum. The continuum is interpreted in terms of radiative recombination of adsorbed molecular ions produced by photoionization.

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