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Nordlander, Peter J. Zuloaga, Jorge 2013-03-08T00:40:35Z 2013-03-08T00:40:35Z 2012 Zuloaga, Jorge. "Quantum Plasmonics: A first-principles investigation of metallic nanostructures and their optical properties." (2012) Diss., Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/70522">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/70522</a>. https://hdl.handle.net/1911/70522 ZuloagaJ THESIS PHYS. 2012 ZULOAGA The electronic structure and optical properties of metallic nanoparticles are theoretically investigated front first principles. An efficient implementation of time-dependent density functional theory allows a fully quantum mechanical description of systems large enough to display collective electron oscillations and surface plasmon modes. The results are compared with traditional classical electrodynamical approaches. Different regimes of interest are identified, both where classical electrodynamical models yield accurate descriptions, and where quantum effects are indispensable for understanding plasmonic properties in nanostructures. The limits of validity of classical electrodynamics are clearly established for the study of a variety of relevant geometries. 106 p. application/pdf eng Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder. Pure sciences Quantum plasmonics Metallic nanostructures Optical properties Nanophotonics Nano-optics Condensed matter physics Quantum Plasmonics: A first-principles investigation of metallic nanostructures and their optical properties Thesis Text Physics Natural Sciences Rice University Doctoral Doctor of Philosophy open.access