Phase Coherent Electronics:  A Molecular Switch Based on Quantum Interference

The phenomenon of quantum mechanical interference may be used to control the conductivity of ballistic molecular wires. Using a simple model we demonstrate plausible effects and discuss its potential uses for constructing coherence-based molecular electronics.

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Published in:Journal of the American Chemical Society 2002-04, Vol.124 (16), p.4200-4201
Main Authors: Baer, Roi, Neuhauser, Daniel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Condensed matter: electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties
Conductivity of specific materials
Electronic transport in condensed matter
Electronics
Exact sciences and technology
Molecular electronics, nanoelectronics
Physics
Polymers
organic compounds (including organic semiconductors)
Semiconductor electronics. Microelectronics. Optoelectronics. Solid state devices
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Summary:The phenomenon of quantum mechanical interference may be used to control the conductivity of ballistic molecular wires. Using a simple model we demonstrate plausible effects and discuss its potential uses for constructing coherence-based molecular electronics.
ISSN:0002-7863
1520-5126
DOI:10.1021/ja016605s