Infrared nanotubes

Abstract—Experimental and theoretical studies of the vibrational modes of carbon nanotubes are reviewed. The closing of a 2D graphene sheet into a tubule is found to lead to several new infrared (IR)- and Raman-active modes. The number of these modes is found to depend on the tubule symmetry and not on the diameter. Their diameter-dependent frequencies are calculated using a zone-folding model. Results of Raman scattering studies on arc-derived carbons containing nested or single-wall nanotubes are discussed. They are compared to theory and to that observed for other sp carbons also present in the sample. 

Key Words—Vibrations, infrared, Raman, disordered carbons, carbon nanotubes, normal modes. 

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