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Record Nr.

UNINA9910159387303321

Autore

Christensen Thomas

Titolo

From Classical to Quantum Plasmonics in Three and Two Dimensions / / by Thomas Christensen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017

ISBN

3-319-48562-8

Edizione

[1st ed. 2017.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XX, 181 p. 39 illus., 14 illus. in color.)

Collana

Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research, , 2190-5053

Disciplina

620.1695

Soggetti

Physics

Physics, general

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Fundamentals of Plasmonics -- Nonclassical Plasmonics -- Electronic Properties of Graphene -- Classical Graphene Plasmonics -- Nonclassical Graphene Plasmonics -- Outlook and Conclusions.

Sommario/riassunto

This thesis provides a comprehensive introduction to two active research directions within the field of plasmonics: (i) nonclassical, or quantum, aspects of the plasmonic response; and (ii) two-dimensional plasmonics, a recent innovation in the field stimulated by the advent of two-dimensional materials. It discusses the fundamentals of this field in detail, and explores several current research directions.  Nonclassical plasmonics has been spurred on in recent years by the tremendous technological progress in nanofabrication and optical characterization; today, it is possible to investigate the plasmonic features of nanostructures with characteristic features in the few nanometer range. The book describes and analyzes the breakdown of the classical theory under these conditions and explores several alternatives and extensions.   The unique electronic and dimensional features of novel two-dimensional materials, such as graphene, lie at the core of plasmonics' most rapidly developing subfield; two-dimensional plasmonics. This thesis provides a clear and comprehensive exposition of the central features for interested researchers looking for an entry



point to this riveting area.  .