Modified Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy to detect a monolayer of Reverse Micelles

A modified set-up for tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy is proposed to extend conventional tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, beyond the dependence on near field optics. The mechanisms for enhancement have been proposed through comparisons to spectra from other enhanced Raman techniques. This technique allows for the characterization of a monolayer of PS-b-P2VP reverse micelles and paves a way for a promising technique in the characterization of self- assembled arrays of nanoparticles.