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

Thijssen, W.H.A. (2007)

Doctoral Thesis

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 chains
• Molecular conductance
• Single-molecule contact
• Quantum conductance

• All authors: Thijssen, W.H.A.
• Supervisor: Ruitenbeek, J.M. van
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Leiden Institute of Physics (LION), Faculty of Sciences, Leiden University
• Date: 2007-12-11
• Title of host publication: Casimir PhD Series
• ISBN (print): 9789085593362
• Name: 2007-15
• Court: LEI Universiteit Leiden