Efficient coupling of single photons to single plasmons

Anno: 2010

Autori: Celebrano M., Lettow R., Kukura P., Agio M., Renn A., Gtztzinger S., Sandoghdar V.

Affiliazione autori: ETH, Lab Phys Chem & optETH, CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland.

Abstract: We demonstrate strong coupling of single photons emitted by individual molecules at cryogenic and ambient conditions to individual nanoparticles. We provide images obtained both in transmission and reflection, where an efficiency greater than 55% was achieved in converting incident narrow-band photons to plasmon-polaritons (plasmons) of a silver nanoparticle. Our work paves the way to spectroscopy and microscopy of nano-objects with sub-shot noise beams of light and to triggered generation of single plasmons and electrons in a well-controlled manner.

Giornale/Rivista: OPTICS EXPRESS

Volume: 18 (13)      Da Pagina: 13829  A: 13835

Maggiori informazioni: We thank J. Hwang; N. Mojarad, and G. Zumofen for fruitful discussions. This work was funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF).
Parole chiavi: Optical Plasmons; Light; Field; Fluorescence; Interference; Extinction; Molecules
DOI: 10.1364/OE.18.013829

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