Pump probe based Raman spectroscopic studies of PTFE under laser driven shock compression

High pressure spontaneous Raman spectroscopic studies of poly tetra fluro ethylene (PTFE) have been carried out under laser driven shock compression in confinement geometry target. The Raman modes under shock compression as a function of pressure were measured and compared with the corresponding Raman modes in static pressure experiments. Our results indicate that PTFE undergoes transition to phase III across this pressure.