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  • Molecular electronics
  • Surface science
  • Optical spectroscopy

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  • The relationship between molecular oxidation states and optical properties is crucial for molecular devices.
  • Probing these mechanisms at the single-molecule level presents significant challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize and control the fluorescence of a single zinc-phthalocyanine radical cation.
  • To investigate the influence of oxidation state on molecular optical properties.
  • To explore single-molecule fluorescence control using scanning tunneling microscopy.

Main Methods:

  • Adsorption of single zinc-phthalocyanine molecules on a NaCl-covered Au(111) surface.
  • Utilizing a scanning tunneling microscope (STM) for characterization and manipulation.
  • Analyzing fluorescence spectra to differentiate molecular states and their optical fingerprints.

Main Results:

  • Distinct fluorescence spectra, including emission energies and vibronic structures, were observed for neutral and oxidized molecular states.
  • Molecular emission was tunable by adjusting insulator thickness and STM tip plasmons.
  • Charging and electroluminescence mechanisms were investigated via subnanometric tip positioning.

Conclusions:

  • STM enables the differentiation of molecular oxidation states through their unique optical signatures.
  • Single-molecule fluorescence can be precisely controlled, offering potential for molecular memory and sensor applications.
  • This work provides fundamental insights into charge-dependent optical properties at the nanoscale.