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Abstract
Nanomechanical shuttles transferring electrons from one electrode to another, in groups or individually, offer a solution to the problem of controlled charge transport. We report the fabrication of shuttle junctions consisting of a gold nanoparticle embedded within the gap between two gold electrodes and attached to them through a monolayer of molecular “springs.” When a voltage bias is applied, the nanoparticle starts to oscillate, transferring electrons from one electrode to the other. Measured I-V characteristics have been compared with the results of computer simulations.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 241403 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical Review B |
Volume | 79 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jun 2009 |
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Senior Fellowship - TIME RESOLVED CRYSTALLOGRAPHY
Raithby, P. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/12/06 → 30/11/11
Project: Research council