This communication proposes an analytical model that exhibits terahertz (THz) radiation generation from spatially corrugated noble-metal spherical and cylindrical nanoparticles (NPs) placed under the influence of an externally applied static magnetic field. This scheme involves the resonant excitation of THz radiation through the beat-wave of two lasers in the presence of ponderomotive nonlinearities. Effect of magnetic field as well as laser intensity profiles, which include super, cosh, flat-top and ring-shaped Gaussian profiles, have been investigated. The incorporation of the magnetic field induces substantially more dynamic laser-metal coupling and influences the surface plasmon resonance condition associated with electrons of the NPs, thereby leading to stronger THz emission. Our results also demonstrate that the spatial profile of the laser affects the THz output, as it impacts the excitation and dynamics of the NPs. Additionally, we find that both the shape, size and interparticle-separation of NPs play crucial roles in enhancing THz generation. Furthermore, we explore the effects of varying other parameters like electric field strength and beam waist of incident lasers. These findings provide valuable insights for the design and optimization of THz sources based on NP systems, offering new avenues for applications in spectroscopy, imaging, communication and biomedical sciences.
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