Physics – Condensed Matter – Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Scientific paper
2010-10-14
Phys. Rev. Lett. 106, 136807 (2011)
Physics
Condensed Matter
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Scientific paper
10.1103/PhysRevLett.106.136807
We carry out experiments on single-molecule junctions at low temperatures, using the mechanically controlled break junction technique. Analyzing the results received with more than ten different molecules the nature of the first peak in the differential conductance spectra is elucidated. We observe an electronic transition with a vibronic fine structure, which is most frequently smeared out and forms a broad peak. In the usual parameter range we find strong indications that additionally fluctuations become active even at low temperatures. We conclude that the electrical field feeds instabilities, which are triggered by the onset of current. This is underscored by noise measurements that show strong anomalies at the onset of charge transport.
Ballmann Stefan
Härtle Rainer
Secker Daniel
Thoss Michael
Wagner Stefan
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