In Situ STM/STS Investigation of Light Induced Naphthacenequinone Molecules Conformation Transformations
Abstract
Light induced conformational transformations of the of naphthacenequinone (NQ) molecules ordered in LB films are observed by means of scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). The distinct peak in local density of electronic states is detected which is characteric for the 2-dimensional character of conductivity. Additional subband of electronic states has been found for NQ molecules in form A and not found in form B. The constant height STM images of individual molecules in the lorm A demonstrate an additional fine structure that indicates the conformational transition of molecules from A to B form. This transition is connected with the transfer of the phenoxy group from one oxygen to another and probably leads to shutdown some of tunneling channels.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADP012743
Entities
People
- A. I. Oreshkin
- N. I. Koroteev
- S. I. Vasil'ev
- V. I. Panov
Organizations
- Moscow State University