Abstract

In confocal Raman microscopy, depth profiling is a key application that enables analysis of the structural and chemical composition and size of three-dimensional (3D) transparent objects. However, the precise interpretation of a probed sample's Raman depth profile measurement can be significantly affected by both its size and surrounding objects. This study provides a more comprehensive understanding of the observed optical effects at the interface between polymer spheres and different substrates. Ray- and wave-optical simulations support our results. We derive a correction factor that, depending on the instrumental configuration, allows us to determine the nominal dimensions of the scanned objects more accurately from Raman depth profiles. Our studies support the need for careful consideration when employing depth profiling in confocal Raman microscopy for nondestructive, quantitative tomography of 3D objects.

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