Nanoscopy and Nanospectroscopy

<p>This book builds a narrative on the near-field optical and spectroscopic studies with an emphasis on plasmonic- and photonic-assisted nano-optics as a tool for superlensing. Deliberations on near-field studies using confined light in various applications are included along with their commercial implications. Single-molecule detection utilizing efficient surface-enhanced Raman scattering phenomenon in the far-field and plasmonic tip-enhanced Raman scattering studies in the near-field measurements for fast analysis up to trace level is discussed.</p><p>Features:</p><ul> <li>Covers the broad area of nano-optical spectroscopy from the perspective of putting the concepts and innovations in the field to use</li> <li>Discusses entire spectra of near-field optics and spectroscopy using light</li> <li>Explores gas/chemical sensing using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) in the Kretschmann configuration</li> <li>Includes dielectric nano-photonics and optical confinement</li> <li>Studies phonon behaviour using confined light for the analysis of chemical biological and other materials</li> </ul><p>This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in material science analytical chemistry nanotechnology and electrical engineering.</p>