Analysis of the excess charge effects of a vicinal metal nanoparticle on the Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)

Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) is a significant inter-particle energy transfer mechanism used in various applications such as artificial light-harvesting devices and many biomedical applications. However, the range of applicability of FRET is limited to several nanometers arising problems for FRET-based applications. This thesis develops an analytical model where the range of applicability of FRET is increased by positioning the energy exchanging molecules in the proximity of a charged metallic nanoparticle.