Infrared, Raman, Near-infrared, Far-infrared, and Terahertz Spectroscopies —The Five Sisters of Vibrational Spectroscopy—

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The five main vibrational spectroscopy techniques—infrared, Raman, near-infrared, far-infrared, and terahertz—offer distinct and complementary advantages for molecular identification, structural analysis, and the study of intermolecular interactions. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Yukihiro OZAKI

doi:10.2116/bunsekikagaku.75.175

April 5, 2026BUNSEKI KAGAKUOpen Access

Infrared, Raman, Near-infrared, Far-infrared, and Terahertz Spectroscopies —The Five Sisters of Vibrational Spectroscopy—

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The aim is to explore the principles, features, and applications of the five techniques of vibrational spectroscopy.
Discusses the history and principles of infrared, Raman, near-infrared, far-infrared, and terahertz spectroscopies.
Highlights recent applications and comparative strengths of each vibrational spectroscopy technique.
Explores how these methods aid in identifying molecules and studying molecular structures.
Infrared and Raman spectroscopies are shown to be powerful for molecular identification and structural analysis.
Near-infrared spectroscopy excels in non-destructive analysis of whole samples.
Far-infrared and terahertz techniques provide valuable insights into molecular interactions and lattice vibrations.

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This discussion reviews the principles and applications of five vibrational spectroscopy techniques, suggesting their importance in molecular studies.

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Yukihiro OZAKI (2026) studied this question.

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Infrared, Raman, Near-infrared, Far-infrared, and Terahertz Spectroscopies —The Five Sisters of Vibrational Spectroscopy—

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Infrared, Raman, Near-infrared, Far-infrared, and Terahertz Spectroscopies —The Five Sisters of Vibrational Spectroscopy—

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