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 ... It necessitates a reevaluation of classical theories to incorporate quantum mechanical principles, paving ...

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 ...