Molecule-assisted atomic chain formation : mechanisms and properties of new one-dimensional conductors

Author(s):
Thijssen, W.H.A.
Published
2007
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

This thesis describes the formation and physical properties of atomic chains consisting of metal atoms and incorporated small molecules. Small molecules like oxygen and hydrogen modify the electrical and mechanical properties of these wires, resulting in new one-dimensional conductors.

Atomic chainsMolecular conductanceSingle-molecule contactQuantum conductance
Defense date
2007-12-11
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Ruitenbeek, J.M. van
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Leiden Institute of Physics (LION), Faculty of Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/12487
ISBN(s)
9789085593362
Series
Casimir PhD Series
Volume in series
2007-15

Juridical information

Court
LEI Universiteit Leiden