Finite-Size Effects and Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering from Molecules Adsorbed on Noble-Metal Nanoparticles
We study theoretically the role of strong electron confinement on surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) from molecules adsorbed on metal nanoparticles. We describe a novel enhancement mechanism, relevant for nanometer-sized noble-metal particles, which originates from different [...]