Depolarization Ratio Formula

Fx Copy
LaTeX Copy
Depolarization Ratio is the intensity ratio between the perpendicular component and the parallel component of Raman scattered light. Check FAQs
ρ=(IperpendicularIparallel)
ρ - Depolarization Ratio?Iperpendicular - Intensity of Perpendicular Component?Iparallel - Intensity of Parallel Component?

Depolarization Ratio Example

With values
With units
Only example

Here is how the Depolarization Ratio equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Depolarization Ratio equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Depolarization Ratio equation looks like.

8.4211Edit=(16Edit1.9Edit)
You are here -
HomeIcon Home » Category Chemistry » Category Analytical chemistry » Category Molecular Spectroscopy » fx Depolarization Ratio

Depolarization Ratio Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Depolarization Ratio?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
ρ=(IperpendicularIparallel)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ρ=(16cd1.9cd)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ρ=(161.9)
Next Step Evaluate
ρ=8.42105263157895
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ρ=8.4211

Depolarization Ratio Formula Elements

Variables
Depolarization Ratio
Depolarization Ratio is the intensity ratio between the perpendicular component and the parallel component of Raman scattered light.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Intensity of Perpendicular Component
The Intensity of Perpendicular Component is the intensity of the scattered light with polarization perpendicular to the plane of polarization of the incident radiation.
Symbol: Iperpendicular
Measurement: Luminous IntensityUnit: cd
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Intensity of Parallel Component
The Intensity of Parallel Component is the intensity of the scattered light with polarization parallel to the plane of polarization of the incident radiation.
Symbol: Iparallel
Measurement: Luminous IntensityUnit: cd
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Raman Spectroscopy category

​Go Incident Frequency given Anti Stokes Frequency
v0=vas-vvib
​Go Vibrational Frequency given Anti Stokes Frequency
vvib anti=vas-v0
​Go Molecular Dipole Moment
μ=αE
​Go Polarizability
α=μE

How to Evaluate Depolarization Ratio?

Depolarization Ratio evaluator uses Depolarization Ratio = (Intensity of Perpendicular Component/Intensity of Parallel Component) to evaluate the Depolarization Ratio, The Depolarization Ratio of a line is the ratio of the intensities of the scattered light with polarizations perpendicular and parallel to the plane of polarization of the incident radiation. Depolarization Ratio is denoted by ρ symbol.

How to evaluate Depolarization Ratio using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depolarization Ratio, enter Intensity of Perpendicular Component (Iperpendicular) & Intensity of Parallel Component (Iparallel) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depolarization Ratio

What is the formula to find Depolarization Ratio?
The formula of Depolarization Ratio is expressed as Depolarization Ratio = (Intensity of Perpendicular Component/Intensity of Parallel Component). Here is an example- 8.421053 = (16/1.9).
How to calculate Depolarization Ratio?
With Intensity of Perpendicular Component (Iperpendicular) & Intensity of Parallel Component (Iparallel) we can find Depolarization Ratio using the formula - Depolarization Ratio = (Intensity of Perpendicular Component/Intensity of Parallel Component).
Copied!