I find C.V. Raman’s observation and measurement of diffraction, known as Raman spectroscopy, really interesting. This technique shows how light interacts with materials at a molecular level by picking up small changes in the light’s wavelength as it scatters off a surface. While I was doing research on the method, I found that it’s mainly used in science to study molecular composition. However, like the “bar code” it creates (as shown in the article), I believe it has many ways to be used creatively in artistic applications. The method is especially fascinating because it’s not measuring the direct reflection but the diffraction and the scattering of the lights. By capturing the unique “color shifts” or diffraction patterns that different materials show, we could turn these small changes into visual art, revealing a new way to see the physical properties of different materials.