In situ characterization of one-dimensional plasmonic Ag nanocluster arrays

R. Verre*, K. Fleischer, R. G.S. Sofin, N. McAlinden, J. F. McGilp, I. V. Shvets

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Abstract

One-dimensional Ag nanoparticle arrays have been grown on step-bunched vicinal Al2O3 in ultrahigh vacuum using deposition at a glancing angle. The structures grown showed a strong optical anisotropy in the visible region of the spectrum. The optical anisotropy was measured in situ using reflection anisotropy spectroscopy. Relevant optical properties were determined as a function of deposition angle and Ag thickness. A simple phenomenological model was developed to reproduce the features seen in the spectra. With this model it was possible to use the inhomogeneous broadening as a guide to the nanoparticle dispersion.

Original languageEnglish
Article number125432
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume83
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 30 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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