plasmon

/ˈplæzmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A quasiparticle that represents the quantized oscillation of electrons at a metal-dielectric interface or the surface of a metal particle.

“The researchers studied the behavior of plasmons in metallic nanoparticles.”

Synonyms

  • quasiparticle
  • surface plasmon

Antonyms

  • antiparticle