Light, Plasmonics and Particles

1st Edition - May 8, 2023
Editors: M. Pinar Menguc, Mathieu Francoeur
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 9 0 1 - 4
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 8 5 3 4 - 5

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Light, Plasmonics and Particles focuses on the fundamental science and engineering applications of light scattering by particles, aerosols and hydrosols, and of localized plasmonics. The book is intended to be a self-contained and coherent resource volume for graduate students and professionals in the disciplines of materials science, engineering and related disciplines of physics and chemistry. In addition to chapters related to fundamental concepts, it includes detailed discussion of different numerical models, experimental systems and applications.

In order to develop new devices, processes and applications, we need to advance our understanding of light-matter interactions. For this purpose, we need to have a firm grasp of electromagnetic wave phenomena, and absorption and scattering of waves by different size and shape geometrical objects. In addition, understanding of tunneling of waves based on electron and lattice vibrations and coupling with the thermal fluctuations to enhance near-field energy transfer mechanisms are required for the development of future energy harvesting devices and sensors.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1: Overview of light, plasmonics, and particles
Abstract
1: Why light?
2: Particles, colors, history, and inspirations
3: The new era of light
4: Outline of the chapters
References
Chapter 2: Maxwell's equations for single-scattering particles
Abstract
Acknowledgements
1: Introduction to Maxwell's equations
2: Stokes parameters, degree of linear/circular polarization, and rotational transformation
3: Amplitude scattering matrix and phase matrix
4: Summary
References
Chapter 3: Fluctuational electrodynamics and thermal emission
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Dyadic Green's functions
3: Fluctuation-dissipation theorem
4: Thermal emission and polarization
5: Near-field radiative heat transfer
6: Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 4: The Lorenz-Mie theory
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: A general picture of wave-particle interactions
3: The Lorenz-Mie coefficients
4: The extinction of light
5: The scattering and absorption of light
6: Asymmetry parameter
7: Scattering intensity and polarization
8: Extensions
9: Summary
References
Chapter 5: Optical force categorizations in the generalized Lorenz-Mie theory
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Optical forces in the GLMT framework: General formulation
3: Optical forces in the GLMT framework: Rayleigh particles
4: Dipole theory of forces
5: Applications to specific beams
6: Epistemological issues
7: Final remarks
References
Chapter 6: T-matrix method for particles of arbitrary shape and composition
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: The overall problem: Superposition of incident and scattered fields
3: Mathematical forms of the solution to the Helmholtz equation
4: The single particle case
5: Calculation of the T matrix
6: T matrix for multiple particles
7: Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 7: Applications of Maxwell's equations to light scattering by dielectric particles
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Maxwell's equations for light scattering by a dielectric particle
2: Useful electromagnetic relations derived from Maxwell's equations
3: Summary
References
Chapter 8: Scattering by compact particles using surface integral equations
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Gaussian random sphere
3: Surface integral equations
4: Results and discussion
5: Conclusions
References
Chapter 9: Discrete dipole approximation
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Theory
3: Practical aspects of DDA simulations
4: Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 10: Discrete dipole approximation with surface interaction
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: DDA with surface interaction
3: The evanescent field
4: The scattered far field
5: Applications
6: Remarks
References
Further reading
Chapter 11: The thermal discrete dipole approximation and the discrete system Green's function methods for computational near-field radiative heat transfer
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Description of the problem and fluctuational electrodynamics formalism
3: Volume integral equations
4: Discretization and radiative heat transfer calculations
5: Sample results
6: Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 12: Rational design and optical tuning of plasmonic nanoparticles
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: General principles of plasmon resonance tuning
2: Synthesis of spherical au nanoparticles with size up to 300 nm
3: Synthesis and tuning optical properties of au nanorods (AuNRs)
4: Synthesis of Au nanoshells and nanocages
5: Au nanostars
6: Conclusions
References
Chapter 13: Particle characterization with laboratory nephelometers
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Basic concepts
3: Measuring the scattering matrix of a dust sample based on the modulation of the incoming light
4: Solving instrumental limitations
5: Remarks
References
Chapter 14: Imaging aerosol particles with digital in-line holography
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Digital in-line holography
3: Hardware considerations
4: Summary
References
Chapter 15: Polarimetric remote sensing of cometary particles
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Measuring polarization in comets
3: Modeling polarization in comets
4: Retrieving microphysical properties
5: Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 16: Optical properties of nonspherical, light-absorbing particles: Black carbon and mineral dust aerosols
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Optical properties of black carbon aerosols
3: Optical properties of mineral dust aerosols
4: Conclusions
References
Chapter 17: Carbonaceous particles in flames and fires
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Physical and chemical processes in soot formation
3: Effects of fuel type and combustion conditions
4: Types of carbonaceous particles and their optical and morphological properties
References
Chapter 18: Radiative cooling paints
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Computational methodology for radiative cooling paints
3: Experimental demonstration
4: Further discussion
References
Chapter 19: Plasmonic nanofluids for solar thermal applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Absorption/scattering by a spherical particle
3: Optical properties of nanofluids
4: Synthesis and characterization of plasmonic nanofluids
5: Solar thermal applications with plasmonic nanofluids
6: Summary
References
Chapter 20: Near-field energy harvesting
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Thermophotovoltaic energy conversion
3: Thermionic energy conversion
4: Hybrid solid-state devices
5: Summary
References
Chapter 21: Nanoantennas
Abstract
1: Introduction to nanofocusing structures
2: Plasmonic nanofocusing structures
3: Optical patterning at near-field
4: Fast scanning of focused spots at near-field
5: Parallel patterning using bowtie apertures
6: Summary
References
Chapter 22: Near-field radiative transfer for biologically inspired structures
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Computational approaches
3: Formulations for LDOS and radiative flux
4: Case studies inspired by nature
5: Summary and remarks
References
Chapter 23: Biosensing based on plasmonic devices
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Plasmonics: Defining surface plasmon resonances
3: Sensing mechanisms and examples
4: Final remarks
References
Chapter 24: Plasmon and phonon polaritons in planar van der Waals heterostructures
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: SPPs of isotropic and anisotropic vdW materials
3: Phonon polaritons and isotropic/anisotropic hybrid guided modes in vdW heterostructures
4: Conclusion
References
Chapter 25: Spectrally selective filters and their applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Theoretical and numerical modeling
3: Examples of spectrally selective filters and their characteristics
4: Final remarks
References
Chapter 26: Concluding remarks and future directions
1: Summary and remarks
2: Future directions
References
Glossary of symbols
Index

M. Pinar Menguc

Professor M. Pinar Mengüç PhD received his BS and MS from ODTU/METU in Ankara, Turkey, and his PhD from Purdue University, USA in 1985, all in Mechanical Engineering. He joined the University of Kentucky (UK) in 1985. In 2008 he was chosen as the Engineering Alumni Association Chair Professor; he still carries this Chair title at Emeritus level. He joined Özyeğin University, Istanbul in 2009 as the founding Head of Mechanical Engineering. The same year, he established the Centre for Energy, Environment and Economy (CEEE/EÇEM), which he is still directing. Mengüç’s research areas include radiative transfer, nano-scale transport phenomena, applied optics and sustainable energy applications. His research programs have been funded by more than 60 research projects from several agencies in the US, in Europe and in Turkey. Over the years, he has guided more than 65 MS and PhD students and more than 15 post-docs and visiting researchers. He is the author/co-author of more than 150 archival papers, 220 conference publications, four books, and several book chapters. He is one of the three Editors-in Chief of Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer (JQSRT), an Honorary Editorial Member of Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, and an Editor of Physics Open. He holds six patents and has three patent applications. Mengüç is an elected member of Science Academy of Turkey, a fellow of both ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineering) and ICHMT (International Center for Heat and Mass Transfer), and a Senior Member of OSA (Optical Society of America). His start-up company STI, was presented the R&D100 Award in 2005 based on a particle characterization technique they developed. In 2018, he received the ASME Heat Transfer Memorial Award, and in 2020 he was chosen as an Outstanding Mechanical Engineer by the Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering.

Affiliations and expertise

Özyeğin Üniversity, Istanbul, Turkey

Mathieu Francoeur

Professor Mathieu Francoeur PhD received his B.Eng. and M.Sc. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from l’Université Laval in Québec City, Canada, and he obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky, USA, in 2010. He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah in 2010 as a tenure-track Assistant Professor. He was promoted to the rank of tenured Associate Professor in 2016, and he became the Associate Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in 2018. He was awarded the National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2013 and the Army Research Office Young Investigator Award in 2014. Professor Francoeur’s research interests include thermal radiation, nanoscale heat transfer, and energy conversion. He has produced more than 160 publications, including 56 journal papers and 3 book chapters. He is currently a handling Associate Editor for the Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer (JQSRT) and Nature Scientific Reports.

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McGill University, Montreal, Canada

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