Abstract
Strongly confined and intense optical fields within the plasmonic metal nanocavities show outstanding potential for a wide range of functionalities in nanophotonics. Using time dependent density functional theory calculations, we investigate the optical response evolution as a function of the gap separation distances in nanorod-on-film systems comprised of a nanorod (NR) made of Al or Na on top of an Al film. Huge optical field modulations emerged in the chemically distinct Na NR – Al film system in comparison to the Al NR – Al film system, indicating the vital role of metals involved. We further study the optical response modifications by placing a conducting molecule in the gap region, finding strong spectral modulations via through-molecule electron tunneling.
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