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Huijie He¹, Xueyang Zhen¹, Shuang Li¹

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Functionalizing metal tips with molecules enhances plasmon-enhanced spectroscopy (PES) by controlling near-field patterns. This molecular functionalization improves sensitivity and selectivity for advanced molecular characterization.

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Area of Science:

Plasmonics
Spectroscopy
Nanotechnology

Background:

Plasmon-enhanced spectroscopy (PES) relies on near-field enhancements in plasmonic nanocavities.
Advancing PES requires improved control over near-field interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the role of molecular exciton modes in near-field patterns for PES.
To develop molecule-functionalized tips for enhanced spectroscopy.

Main Methods:

Functionalization of a metal tip with a molecule exhibiting wavelength-sensitive exciton modes.
Analysis of near-field patterns and field gradient effects.

Main Results:

Exciton modes significantly shape near-field patterns, with 'hot spots' enhancing and 'dark spots' diminishing fields.
Molecule-functionalized tips show improved field gradient effects over bare tips.
Field enhancement and gradient effects are tunable via excitation energy and tilt angle.

Conclusions:

Molecular exciton modes are crucial for modulating near-field patterns in PES.
Molecule-functionalized tips offer a promising route to enhanced sensitivity and selectivity in PES.
This approach advances molecular characterization capabilities.