Quantum confinement is a phenomenon that occurs when the dimensions of a material are reduced to the nanoscale, typically in the range of 1-100 nanometers. At this scale, the electronic and optical ...

The Quantum Size Effect arises due to the confinement of electrons within nanomaterials ... paving the way for innovations in nanotechnology and materials science. As research continues, the ...

Metals are well-known for their plasmonic properties—collective oscillations of free electrons that produce unique optical ...

In a major stride forward for nanoscience, researchers have uncovered a groundbreaking phenomenon -- electron confinement-induced plasmonic breakdown in metals.This study opens new avenues for underst ...