Resumen:
Optical properties of metal nanoclusters are considered by means of a full quantum description. This quantum description allows for including the atomistic structure of the matter, a detail scarcely taken into account. We present a novel approach in which quantum dynamics simulations are performed in order to study plasmon dynamics for further determining optical properties. A detailed analysis of the in uence of shape, size, surface condition, and molecular adsorbates on optical properties is performed within this technique. Finally, near eld optical properties are also analyzed