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Correlated electron transport in molecular electronics.

P Delaney1, J C Greer

  • 1NMRC, University College, Prospect Row, Cork, Ireland. paul.delaney@nmrc.ie

Physical Review Letters
|August 25, 2004
PubMed
Summary

New methods for calculating molecular resistance improve accuracy. Our approach resolves discrepancies between theoretical and experimental data for electron transport in molecules like benzene-dithiol.

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Area of Science:

  • Condensed matter physics
  • Quantum chemistry
  • Molecular electronics

Background:

  • Discrepancies exist between theoretical and experimental molecular resistance values.
  • Accurate modeling of electron transport through single molecules is crucial for molecular electronics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a new theoretical framework for calculating molecular resistance.
  • To accurately predict current-voltage characteristics of single molecules.

Main Methods:

  • Reformulated the quantum transport problem using boundary conditions for correlated many-electron systems.
  • Applied a correlated formalism to benzene-dithiol.

Main Results:

  • Achieved current-voltage characteristics for benzene-dithiol that closely match experimental observations.
  • Demonstrated the method's ability to solve the open system quantum many-body problem accurately.
  • Showcased exact spin treatment and validity beyond linear response.

Conclusions:

  • The developed correlated formalism provides a more accurate approach to molecular resistance calculations.
  • This method offers a promising tool for advancing molecular electronics and understanding quantum transport phenomena.

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