International Conference Laser Optics (ICLO)

Microscopic approach to calculation of the spontatneous decay of an excited atom located near an atomic cluster

A. S. Kuraptsev, Igor M. Sokolov

Published Jun 1, 2014• 0 citations

Abstract

We report the microscopic method for the calculation of the spontaneous decay of an excited atom located near a nanoparticle. The spontaneous decay dynamics, the atomic transition line shape as well as its shift have been analyzed. Different form, sizes and densities of the atomic cluster have been considered.

DOI: 10.1109/lo.2014.6886379

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