The Raman and IR spectra of poly(L-lactic acid) in the amorphous and s
emicrystalline states were recorded from 3600 to 100 cm(-1). Complete
vibrational assignments are proposed. In the Raman spectra, the splitt
ings of the nu C=O stretching and the delta CCO bend are characteristi
c of the crystalline phase and the presence of the two lines at 923 an
d 520 cm(-1) indicates a 10(3) helical conformation.