Structure and electronic properties of end states of self-assembled 1D covalent molecular chains on Au(111)

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Abstract

One-dimensional structures offer a rich ecosystem for realizing quantum states with potential application for advanced information technologies. Surface confined molecular self-assembly is one avenue for creating 1d systems, where the extant structure is controlled by the precursor shape, and functional group interlinking chemistry. Here we study self-assembled 1d chains of zwitterionic molecule bis-bidentate ditopic (DABQDI) on Au(111) in ultrahigh vacuum, measured at 5K using combined scanning tunneling and non-contact atomic force microscopies (STM/ nc-AFM). Submolecular resolution achieved with a CO- functionalized tip offers detailed structural information, specifically regarding the unusual hydrogen bonds linking the precursor units. In-gap electronic states near the Fermi energy are observed via scanning tunneling spectroscopy (STS), strongly localized to the chain ends. We present our latest efforts to understand and simulate the observed structures via density functional theory (DFT) and nc-AFM simulations, and rationalize the observed electronic properties via modelling inspired by the Su, Schrieffer, Heeger (SSH) one-dimensional tight binding model.

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Presenters

  • Ales Cahlik

    • Institute of Physics, ASCR, v.v.i.

Authors

  • Ales Cahlik

    • Institute of Physics, ASCR, v.v.i.

  • John Hellerstedt

    • School of Physics and Astronomy, Monash University
    • Institute of Physics, ASCR, v.v.i.
    • Department of Physics and Astronomy and Centre for Future Low Energy Electronics Technologies, Monash University

  • Martin Svec

    • Institute of Physics, ASCR, v.v.i.

  • V M Santhini

    • Institute of Physics, ASCR, v.v.i.

  • Simon Pascal

    • Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, CINaM UMR

  • Sigurour Ingi Erlingsson

    • School of Science and Engineering, Reykjavik University

  • Karel Vyborny

    • Institute of Physics, ASCR, v.v.i.

  • Olivier Siri

    • Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, CINaM UMR

  • Pavel Jelinek

    • Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences
    • Institute of Physics, ASCR, v.v.i.
    • Czech Academy of Sciences