6.3 - Plasmonics
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Practice Questions
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What occurs during Surface Plasmon Resonance?
💡 Hint: Think about light interacting with metals.
Define a plasmon.
💡 Hint: What is an electron doing when it oscillates?
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What is the main function of surface plasmon resonance?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when light interacts with metal.
Localized surface plasmons are found in which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider where we see significant enhancements on a nanoscale.
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Design a hypothetical plasmonic biosensor and describe the key components and principles that enable its functionality.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would implement the principles of SPR.
Evaluate the potential challenges and limitations of using plasmonic materials in photothermal therapy. What advancements could address these issues?
💡 Hint: Think about how to make treatments more effective and precise.
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