Beschreibung:
<jats:p>The large optical cross sections of metallic nanoparticles at wavelengths corresponding to their plasmon resonance make them highly attractive for harvesting solar energy for a variety of applications. Here the authors determine ideal distributions of spherical metallic nanoparticles, both nanospheres and nanoshells, that match the AM 1.5 solar spectrum in a mixed component, submonolayer geometry. Both absorbing and scattering distributions are determined and their properties compared to conventional broad spectrum absorbing and scattering media.</jats:p>