INTERPRETATION OF STM IMAGES - C-60 ON THE GOLD(110) SURFACE

被引:71
作者
CHAVY, C
JOACHIM, C
ALTIBELLI, A
机构
[1] CEMES-LOE, CNRS, 31055 Toulouse Cedex, 29, rue Jeanne Marvig
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10.1016/0009-2614(93)85685-H
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O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Using a new version of the STM elastic scattering quantum chemistry technique adapted for large adsorbates, an interpretation of the constant-current STM image of a single fullerene (C60) molecule adsorbed on a non-reconstructed Au (110) surface is proposed. The non-resonant tunneling through molecular orbitals contrast mechanism is discussed. Tip apex and C60 orientation images dependence are presented.
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页码:569 / 575
页数:7
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