Abstract
The local-field (LF) problem of a finite-size dipole emit- ter radiating inside a lossy inhomogeneous structure is a long-standing and challenging quantum optical problem, and it now is becoming more important due to rapid advances in solid-state fabrication technologies. Here we introduce a simple and accurate quasi-normal mode (QNM) technique to solve this problem analyti- cally by separating the scattering problem into contribu- tions from the QNM and an image dipole. Using a real- cavity model to describe an artificial atom inside a lossy and dispersive gold nanorod, we show when the contri- bution of the QNM to LFs will dominate over the homo- geneous contribution. We also show how to accurately describe surface scattering for real cavities that are close to the metal interface and explore regimes when the surface scattering dominates. Our results offer an intui- tive picture of the underlying physics for the LF problem and facilitate the understanding of novel photon sources within lossy structures.
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