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Type: 
Journal
Description: 
Given the importance of the optical properties of Au and Au/SiO2 core/shell nanoparticles, in this article we focus our attention on the light scattering properties of such systems and on a relative comparison. In particular, we report theoretical results of angle-dependent light scattering intensity and scattering efficiency for Au and Au/SiO2 core/shell nanoparticles increasing the Au particle radius from 30 to 130 nm, and for Au/SiO2 core/shell particles changing the core-to-shell sizes ratio. Finally, a comparison between the scattering efficiency of the Au and Au/SiO2 core/shell nanoparticles is drawn. The results of this work can be used in the design of tunable efficiency light scattering devices (biological and molecular sensors, solar cells).
Publisher: 
North-Holland
Publication date: 
1 Jan 2013
Authors: 

F Ruffino, A Pugliara, E Carria, C Bongiorno, MG Grimaldi

Biblio References: 
Volume: 47 Pages: 25-33
Origin: 
Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures