Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Biosystems: Fundamentals, Design and Applications

Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Biosystems: Fundamentals, Design and Applications presents both fundamental theory and a thorough overview of the application of advanced methods and concepts for the development of nanophotonic biosystems. The book starts with an introduction to LSPR biosensing concepts followed by a discussion of the material design aspects of the LSPR technology, including a description of methods used for developing new plasmonic materials and biosystems. After presenting in detail the fundaments of LSPR biosystems, it deals with practical aspects of implementing this technology in biosensor systems, discussing a variety of topics such as development of large-scale plasmonic structures, on-chip photonics which avoid use of light sources, tuning the photonic properties for developing new applications related to biosensing and opportunities and challenges of such biosystems for translational research. This book is an important resource for both scientists and engineers interested on the complete cycle of device development, from conceptualization to development and deployment, in the field of nanoplasmonic biosensing.