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  • 1Instituto de Nanociencia de Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, 50009, Spain. Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Aragón, Universidad de Zaragoza-CSIC, Facultad de Ciencias, Zaragoza, 50009, Spain.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

  • Establishing atomic-scale contacts is crucial for understanding quantum transport phenomena.
  • Previous methods often lack the precision and stability required for detailed investigations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel technique for fabricating stable atomic-sized contacts in metallic materials.
  • To demonstrate precise control over nanoconstriction formation using in situ measurements.
  • To enable further studies of physical phenomena at the metal-tunnel conduction crossover.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a low-energy focused ion beam to etch (sub)micrometric electrodes.
  • Employing in situ resistance measurements during etching to monitor nanoconstriction formation.
  • Correlating etching parameters with microstructure using scanning electron microscopy.

Main Results:

  • Achieved controlled formation of atomic-sized constrictions with high temporal stability.
  • Observed conductance steps near the quantum limit (G(0) = 2e²/h) before the tunneling regime.
  • Demonstrated the utility of the technique for current-voltage transport investigations.

Conclusions:

  • The focused ion beam etching technique offers precise control over atomic contact formation.
  • The resulting stable nanoconstrictions are suitable for fundamental studies of quantum transport.
  • This method is a promising approach for exploring the metal-tunnel conduction crossover regime.