ABSTRACT
Weoutline the principles ofmid-infrared vibrational spectroscopy of
molecular films on a metal surface structured with subwavelength-
sized geometric features, both self-assembled and fabricated fol-
lowing electromagnetic design. Molecular chemistry, optical physics,
and electromagnetic engineering approaches are presented. We
then review molecular film preparation techniques and substrate
fabrication technologies specific to surface-enhanced mid-infrared
spectroscopy.
