near field optic on nanostructure discussion

[plasmon]

drudel theory of optics

Dear colleague,

Nowadays the research on Near-field Optics more and more concentrated on nanostructures. Is there someone also engaged in this topic? Let's share our experience on calculation, theory and experiment.

 

[plasmon]

the maxwell equation is still powerful in nanostructure

My first question is:

in the nanoscale, the theory of electromagnetic theory based on maxwell equation still approriate or not? Is it necessary to switch to quantum theory?

 

[loucy]

Not all nano-devices are trying to take advantage of some quantum effect, can we say that?

 

[plasmon]

in metal nanostructure, we can just solve maxwell equations combined with drude model. but for my understanding, the drudel model is not take into account quantum effect, is that right??