Near-field optical imaging of polarization-dependent plasmonic resonance in metal nanoparticle pairs

Hsing Ying Lin, Chen Han Huang, Chih Han Chang, Yun Chiang Lan, Hsiang Chen Chui

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Abstract

The near-field distribution of plasmonic coupling effect in gold nanoparticle pairs was directly investigated by a nearfield scanning optical microscope (NSOM) in the fiber-collection mode. NOSM images show that the localized plasmonic coupling and the electromagnetic field distribution of nanoparticle pairs are systematically influenced by the interparticle space and axial direction of incident polarization. This observation can facilitate the understanding of localized hot spots in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy in the near field and can be used as a guideline for fabricating specific nanostructures in controlling the spatial distribution of surface plasmon (SP) modes for ultrasensitive sensors or photonic devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices VII
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices VII - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 24 Jan 201028 Jan 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7608
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices VII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period24/01/1028/01/10

Keywords

  • Near-field microscopy
  • Subwavelength structures, nanostructures
  • Surface plasmons

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