A quantum mechanical approach to an analytical expression of the single-molecule-single-nanoparticle surface enhanced Raman scattering

Gu Wenhua, Kim Kyekyoon

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Abstract

A quantum mechanical theory elucidating the single-molecule-single- nanoparticle surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) process is proposed. The theory attributes the principal mechanism of the process to an increase of the spontaneous emission rate of a molecule adsorbed to a nanoparticle due to the enhanced local electromagnetic field and the Purcell effect. The result is a first-ever analytical expression for the single-molecule-single-nanoparticle SERS enhancement factor in good agreement with experiment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2006 IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conference, NMDC
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages136-137
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)1424405408, 9781424405404
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conference, NMDC - Gyeongju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: Oct 22 2006Oct 25 2006

Publication series

Name2006 IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conference, NMDC
Volume1

Other

Other2006 IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conference, NMDC
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityGyeongju
Period10/22/0610/25/06

Keywords

  • Enhancement factor
  • Nanoparticle
  • SERS
  • Single-molecule detection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Materials Science

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