ISSN:
1434-6036
Keywords:
71.45Gm
;
73.20Mf
;
79.20Kz
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The response of a spherical metallic particle and a void in a metal on an arbitrary external electrical (gradient) field is given analytically within two models: a macroscopic dielectric description in terms of dielectric functions and a linearized hydrodynamic theory which takes into account boundary effects as well as spatial dispersion. From the response functions, the eigenfrequencies of the collective modes and the electron-energy-loss function are obtained. For small radii we found collective modes extending beyond the classical ℓ = ∞ limit of surface-plasmons up to the volume-plasmon. Concerning electron-energy-losses, our results demonstrate that the “blue-shift” on the collective modes which were observed in potassium clusters or calculated for voids in metals are almost of classical origin and stem from spatial dispersion.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01324520
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