Modelling the optical response of gold nanoparticles

This tutorial review presents an overview of theoretical methods for predicting and understanding the optical response of gold nanoparticles. A critical comparison is provided, assisting the reader in making a rational choice for each particular problem, while analytical models provide insights into...

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Published in:Chemical Society reviews 2008-09, Vol.37 (9), p.1792-1805
Main Authors: Myroshnychenko, Viktor, Rodríguez-Fernández, Jessica, Pastoriza-Santos, Isabel, Funston, Alison M, Novo, Carolina, Mulvaney, Paul, Liz-Marzán, Luis M, García de Abajo, F Javier
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Language:English
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Summary:This tutorial review presents an overview of theoretical methods for predicting and understanding the optical response of gold nanoparticles. A critical comparison is provided, assisting the reader in making a rational choice for each particular problem, while analytical models provide insights into the effects of retardation in large particles and non-locality in small particles. Far- and near-field spectra are discussed, and the relevance of the latter in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and electron energy-loss spectroscopy is emphasized.
ISSN:0306-0012
1460-4744
DOI:10.1039/b711486a