We consider a quantum mechanical model of electron/surface plasmon interaction for a variety of systems including assemblies of metal nanoparticles and metal/semi-conductor hybrid structures. In all of these systems the use of an electron beam is important due to it's ability to couple to both bright and dark modes. We present a unified theory that allows for the correct characterization of both energy and electron transport and show a measurable distinction between plasmon induced resonance energy transfer (PIRET) and electron transport mechanisms between metal nanoparticles and semiconductors.

Use of electron microscopy to probe quantum plasmonics, hot electrons and energy transport in hybrid nanoparticle/semiconductor systems

249th National Meeting (2015)

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