Controlling Electron Transfer through Single Molecules

Abstract

This project is aimed at probing electron transfer through a single molecule sandwiched between two electrodes ("source" and "drain") in an electrolyte. The electron flow is controlled by the bias voltage between the electrodes, the separations between molecule and the electrodes as well as by a third electrode ("gate") inserted into the electrolyte. The long-term goal of this project is to develop transistors and switches based on single molecules. Since transistors and switches are central components in every electronic circuit and devices based on single molecules are several orders of magnitude smaller than current semiconductor transistors, this project may lead to the ultimate miniaturization of analog and digital circuitry.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1999
Accession Number
ADA374725

Entities

People

  • Nongjian Tao

Organizations

  • Florida International University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Electrodeposition
  • Electron Transfer
  • Electronic Circuits
  • Electrons
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Minority Groups
  • Molecules
  • Monomolecular Films
  • Nanotechnology
  • Quantum Dots
  • Semiconductors
  • Surface Plasmon Resonance
  • Surface Plasmons
  • Transistors
  • Transition Metals

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics