| Charge
transport occurs in a moletronic system when a molecular orbital comes into
resonance with the Fermi-level of a metal contact to which a voltage has
been applied. These energies level have been extensively investigated using
ab initio calculations of isolated molecules. This research is investigating
the exact energy of these molecular orbitals and how monolayer formation
affects these energy levels using laser-induced, two-photon photoionization
spectroscopy. For more information, contact: Dr. Roger D. van Zee 301-975-2363 roger.vanzee@nist.gov |