Conductance of Alkanedithiol Single-Molecule Junctions: A Molecular Dynamics Study

Magnus Paulsson, Casper Krag, Thomas Frederiksen, Mads Brandbyge

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    Abstract

    We study formation and conductance of alkanedithiol junctions using density functional based molecular dynamics. The formation involves straightening of the molecule, migration of thiol end-groups, and pulling out Au atoms. Plateaus are found in the low-bias conductance traces which decrease by 1 order of magnitude when gauche defects are present. We further show that the inelastic electron tunneling spectra depend on the junction geometry. In particular, our simulations suggest ways to identify gauche defects.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalNano Letters
    Volume9
    Issue number1
    Pages (from-to)117-121
    ISSN1530-6984
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009

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