Abstract
Circularly polarized light imparts a sense of rotation on the electron density in ring-shaped gold nanostructures. As a consequence, the near-field enhancement becomes homogeneous on the surface of the nanostructures, thereby increasing the opportunity for interaction with molecules. This type of nanostructured samples can find a broad range of applications in chemical processes where the interaction between molecules and local field enhancements play an important role.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Advanced Materials |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 35 |
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| Publication status | Published - 11 Sept 2012 |
Keywords
- hotspots
- metamaterials
- near-field
- plasmonics
- surface plasmon resonance