Applied Nanoplasmonics

Applied Nanoplasmonics, 1st Edition, offers a clear foundational guide to light-matter interactions at the subwavelength scale, emphasizing applications in chemical sensing and radiation detection. Editors Prasanta Mandal, Bhagya Sindhu Tewari, and Prince Gupta organize fundamental physical concepts and device principles into an accessible academic textbook. University courses in optics and nanotechnology require systematic instruction that connects core electromagnetic theory directly to operational hardware designs.

The volume systematically reviews surface plasmons, dispersion characteristics, and optical excitation techniques necessary for controlling near-field radiation. Detailed chapters examine practical implementations in solar energy collection, radiation sensing apparatus, photodetection modules, and integrated opto-electronic devices. Instructors can use these sections to guide students through complex wave propagation and energy conversion concepts.

Further analysis details plasmonic surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) methods for chemical sensing, absorbing metamaterials, and plasmonic tweezers designed for particle manipulation. This explicit focus equips readers with the technical background necessary to analyze functional nanophotonic components.