Abstract
This paper investigates the impact of graphene on tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) by developing an electromagnetic characterization of the TERS-graphene device system. The study focuses on the interaction between the tip, the gate voltage, and the sample, specifically examining the electromagnetic effects in the system. Employing a finite element method (FEM)-based simulation model, we meticulously dissect the electric field distribution and the Raman amplification when graphene is introduced into the system. Our findings reveal that including graphene results in a marginal reduction in Raman amplification and a negligible variation in the induced charges within the system. To reinforce our simulations, we employ a simplified capacitor model, which corroborates our results, showcasing negligible induced charges and validating the obtained capacitance values. In this manuscript, we also explore the influence of the setup on the electro-optical properties of graphene, revealing a slight variation in conductivity despite strong changes in chemical potential. Overall, this work contributes to understanding TERS’s electromagnetic aspects in the presence of graphene.
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