6.3.2 - Localized Surface Plasmons (LSPs)
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What are Localized Surface Plasmons?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that are at the nanoscale and what happens when they interact with light.
List one application of LSPs.
💡 Hint: Consider fields where sensitivity to small biological changes is essential.
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What occurs during Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance?
💡 Hint: Consider what parts of the atom are involved when light interacts with nanoparticles.
True or False: LSPs can enhance imaging capabilities.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of diffraction in the context of microscopy.
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Discuss how surface plasmon resonance can be integrated into real-world medical diagnostic tools to enhance their efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think of how early detection can impact treatment in medicine.
Design an experiment utilizing Localized Surface Plasmons for a novel solar cell application demonstrating improved energy efficiency.
💡 Hint: Focus on energy absorption theories and how nanoscale materials behave differently.
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