Physics – Condensed Matter – Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Scientific paper
2004-06-28
Physics
Condensed Matter
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Scientific paper
10.1063/1.2140470
We present a simple and reliable method for making electrical contacts to small organic molecules with thiol endgroups. Nanometer-scale gaps between metallic electrodes have been fabricated by passing a large current through a lithographically-patterned Au-line with appropriate thickness. Under appropriate conditions, the passage of current breaks the Au-line, creating two opposite facing electrodes separated by a gap comparable to the length of small organic molecules. Current-voltage characteristics have been measured both before and after deposition of short organic molecules. The resistance of single 1,4-benzenedithiol and 1,4-bezenedimethanedithiol molecules were found to be 9M$\Omega$ and 26M$\Omega$, respectively. The experimental results indicate strong electronic copuling to the contacts and are discussed using a relatively simple model of mesoscopic transport. The use of electrodes formed on an insulating surface by lithography and electromigration provides a stable structure suitable for integrated circuit applications.
Choi Jaewon
Ghosh Subhasis
Halimun Henny
Janes David
Lodha Saurabh
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