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Measurement of Scattering Nonlinearities from a Single Plasmonic Nanoparticle
Published on: January 3, 2016
Enhanced scattering and absorption due to the presence of a particle close to an interface
1Laboratoire Charles Fabry, Institut d'Optique, CNRS - Université Paris-Sud, Campus Polytechnique, RD128, 91127 Palaiseau Cedex, France.
Abstract:
We study the influence of the presence of an interface on the scattering by a Rayleigh scatterer. The influence of an interface on the spontaneous emission has been known for many years. Here, we study the influence on the extinction cross-section and absorption cross-section. We provide a detailed analysis of interference and near-field effects. We show that the presence of a Rayleigh scatterer may enhance the specular reflection or specular transmission under certain conditions. Finally, we analyze the enhancement of absorption in the bulk in the presence of a small scatterer.
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