Plasmonic nanostructures with distinct spatial configuration and geometry are of
considerable significance because of their desired optical response. These optical …

Fluorescence-based single-molecule optical detection techniques are widely chosen over
other methods, owing to the ease of background screening and better signal-to-noise …

We investigate the optical and morphological properties of gold nanoparticles grown by
reducing a gold salt with Na2S. Lasers are tuned to the observed plasmon resonances, and …

Plasmonic nanogaps serve as a useful configuration for light concentration and local field
amplification owing to the extreme localization of surface plasmons. Here, a smart plasmonic …

The intense local field induced near metallic nanostructures provides strong enhancements
for surface-enhanced spectroscopies, a major focus of plasmonics research over the past …

Coupling a single quantum emitter, such as a fluorescent molecule or a quantum dot (QD),
to a plasmonic nanostructure is an important issue in nano-optics and nano-spectroscopy …

Spontaneous emission of fluorescent molecules or quantum dots is radiated along all
directions when emitters are diluted in a liquid solution, which severely limits the amount of …

In this Perspective, we explore the opportunities that plasmon excitation may offer for the
practitioners in organic chemistry. Beyond the interesting physical properties and lively …

A surface plasmon is the coherent oscillation of the conduction band electrons. When a
metal nanoparticle is excited to produce surface plasmons, incident light is both scattered …

Directing light emission is key for many applications in photonics and biology. Optical
antennas made from nanostructured plasmonic metals are suitable candidates for this …