Importance of quantum interference in molecular-scale devices

dc.creatorWalczak, Kamil
dc.date2004-01-03
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T02:55:43Z
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dc.descriptionElectron transport is theoretically investigated in a molecular device made of anthracene molecule attached to the electrodes by thiol end groups in two different configurations (para and meta, respectively). Molecular system is described by a simple Huckel-like model (with non-orthogonal basis set of atomic orbitals), while the coupling to the electrodes is treated through the use of Newns-Anderson chemisorption theory (constant density of states within energy bandwidth). Transport characteristics (current-voltage and conductance-voltage) are calculated from the transmission function in the standard Landauer formulation. The essential question of quantum interference is discussed in detail. The results have shown a striking variation of transport properties of the device depending on the character of molecular binding to the electrodes.
dc.description5 pages, 4 figures, submitted to Acta Phys. Pol. A
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0401019
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0401019
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/23042
dc.subjectMesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
dc.titleImportance of quantum interference in molecular-scale devices
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