Gradual plasmon evolution and huge infrared near-field enhancement of metallic bridged nanoparticle dimers

Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2016 Jan 28;18(4):2319-23. doi: 10.1039/c5cp07185b.

Abstract

By three-dimensional (3D) finite element method (FEM) plasmon mapping, gradual plasmon evolutions of both bonding dipole plasmon (BDP) and charge transfer plasmon (CTP) modes are visualized. In particular, the evolved BDP mode provides a physical insight into the rapid degeneration of electromagnetic hot spots in practical applications, while the rising CTP mode enables a huge near-field enhancement for potential plasmonic devices at infrared wavelengths.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't