From Classical to Quantum Plasmonics in Three and Two Dimensions

Thomas Christensen author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG

Published:13th Jul '18

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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. 

“The thesis consists of two parts, six chapters and five appendices. … The contents of the thesis will be interesting for researches in several branches of modern physics, for university lecturers and postgraduate students.” (Yulianna Perepelkina, zbMATH, Vol. 1366.82002, 2017) 

ISBN: 9783319839738

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 454g

181 pages

Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017