Franck-Condon blockade in a single-molecule transistor

Nano Lett. 2014 Jun 11;14(6):3191-6. doi: 10.1021/nl500524w. Epub 2014 May 9.

Abstract

We investigate vibron-assisted electron transport in single-molecule transistors containing an individual Fe4 Single-Molecule Magnet. We observe a strong suppression of the tunneling current at low bias in combination with vibron-assisted excitations. The observed features are explained by a strong electron-vibron coupling in the framework of the Franck-Condon model supported by density-functional theory.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.