Quantum interference dependence on molecular configurations for cross-conjugated systems in single-molecule junctions
Juan Hurtado-Gallego, Ross J. Davidson, Iain Grace, Laura Rincón-García, Andrei S. Batsanov, Martin R. Bryce, Colin J. Lambert, Nicolás Agraı̈t
Abstract
Interactions between electrodes and pendant groups in cross-conjugated systems destroy destructive quantum interference resulting in an increase of G and a decrease of S .
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Conjugated systemInterference (communication)Quantum interferenceMoleculeQuantumMaterials scienceChemical physicsNanotechnologyMolecular physicsPhysicsQuantum mechanicsTelecommunicationsComputer sciencePolymerNuclear magnetic resonanceChannel (broadcasting)Molecular Junctions and NanostructuresNanowire Synthesis and ApplicationsQuantum Dots Synthesis And Properties