The thesis studied quantized conductance in nanocontacts formed between two thin gold wires with one of the wires coated by alkainthiol self assembly monolayers (SAM), by using the cross-wire junction. Using the Lorenz force as the driving force, we can bring the two wires in contact in a controlled manner. We observed conductance with steps of 2e2 / h. The conductance plateaus last several seconds. The stability of the junction is attributed to the fact that the coating of SAM improves the stability and capability of the formed contact.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc5540 |
Date | 05 1900 |
Creators | Zheng, Tao |
Contributors | Gnade, Bruce, Kim, Moon |
Publisher | University of North Texas |
Source Sets | University of North Texas |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
Format | Text |
Rights | Use restricted to UNT Community (strictly enforced), Copyright, Zheng, Tao, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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