Abstract

We propose a novel, to the best of our knowledge, plasmonic-based methodology for the purpose of fast DNA sequencing. The interband surface plasmon resonance and field-enhancement properties of graphene nanopore in the presence of the DNA nucleobases are investigated using a hybrid quantum/classical method (HQCM), which employs time-dependent density functional theory and a quasistatic finite difference time domain approach. In the strong plasmonic–molecular coupling regime where the plasmon and DNA absorption frequencies are degenerated, the optical response of DNA molecule in the vicinity of the nanopore is enhanced. In contrast, when the plasmon and nucleobases resonances are detuned the distinct peaks and broadening of the molecular resonances represent the inherent properties of the nucleobase. Due to the different optical properties of DNA nucleobases in the ultraviolet (UV) region of light, the signal corresponding to the replacement of nucleobases in a DNA block can be determined by considering the differential absorbance. Results show the promising capability of the present mechanism for practical DNA sequencing.

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