Redshift of Quantum-Particle Plasmon Stemming from Thermal-Induced Quantum Size Effects: Numerical Modeling and Experimental Evidence
Nikifor Rakov
Work is reported on thermal-induced redshifts of quantum particle plasmon. The redshifts are predicted to be caused indirectly by the quantum size effects. The particles are enlarged when temperature increases, and consequently, quantum size effects modify the plasmon but not the band structure. It has been modeled for metallic quantum particles. The results are also instructive to other quantum systems, such as complex molecules. Every electron inside the quantum particle is taken into account.