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Nonlinear electron current through a short molecular wire.

E G Petrov1, P Hänggi

  • 1Institut für Physik, Universität Augsburg, Universitätstrasse 1, D-86135 Augsburg, Germany.

Physical Review Letters
|April 6, 2001
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We analyzed electron transport through molecular wires, finding nonlinear current-voltage behavior and a bell-shaped temperature response due to strong electron repulsion.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular electronics
  • Quantum transport

Background:

  • Understanding electron transport through molecular junctions is crucial for molecular electronics.
  • Strong Coulomb repulsion significantly impacts charge transfer dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the voltage and temperature dependence of inelastic interelectrode current in molecular wires.
  • To investigate the effects of strong Coulomb repulsion on electron transport.

Main Methods:

  • Nonlinear kinetic approach.
  • Modeling electron transfer with strong Coulomb interactions.
  • Considering coupling to high-frequency vibration modes.

Main Results:

  • Predicted nonlinear current-voltage characteristics: Ohmic at low voltage, saturation, then abrupt decrease at high voltage.

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  • Observed a bell-shaped current response as a function of temperature for moderate temperatures.

    • Conclusions:

    • Strong Coulomb repulsion leads to complex transport phenomena in molecular wires.
    • The predicted nonlinear I-V and temperature-dependent behavior offer insights for designing molecular electronic devices.