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Advances in Plasmonic Substrate-Coupled Fluorescence

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Plasmonic substrates that enable molding of light in nanoscale dimensions have made a deep impact in the field of fluorescence spectroscopy. By integration of fluorophores with plasmonic nanostructures it has become possible to utilize the favourable attributes of surface plasmon resonances to bring about extraordinary changes in fluorescence properties. The concepts of “plasmophore” and “spectro-plasmonics” have undoubtedly benefitted the field of fluorescence by providing enhanced intensities, photostability and directional, wavelength-resolved emission. This Chapter describes the fundamentals of plasmon-fluorophore interactions with metal nanoparticles that support localized surface plasmons (LSPs) and thin metal films that support propagating surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs). It outlines various ways of fabricating plasmonic nanostructures for fluorescence coupling, newly emerging plasmonic materials beyond Au and Ag, and interesting applications of plasmon-coupled fluorescence in sensing, imaging, single molecule detection and display technologies.

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The author gratefully acknowledges the support received from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai and the encouragement from Dr. A. K. Tyagi, Director, Chemistry Group, BARC, Dr. A. Kumar, Head, Radiation & Photochemistry Division, BARC, and Dr. A. C. Bhasikuttan, Head, Molecular Photochemistry Section, BARC. The author also thanks Prof. J. R. Lakowicz for introducing her to the world of plasmonics in fluorescence.

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    Sharmistha Dutta Choudhury

  2. Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai, 400094, India

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Dutta Choudhury, S. (2024). Advances in Plasmonic Substrate-Coupled Fluorescence. In: Ningthoujam, R.S., Tyagi, A.K. (eds) Handbook of Materials Science, Volume 1. Indian Institute of Metals Series. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7145-9_3

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