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Siyu Chen¹, Wenlu Shi¹, W Ho^1,2

¹Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Irvine, California 92697-4575, United States.

|March 31, 2023

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We introduce continuous-wave terahertz rectification spectroscopy (CW THz-RS) for single molecules. This new method probes molecular vibrations and magnetism using scanning tunneling microscopy, offering a novel spectroscopic technique.

Keywords:

continuous-wave terahertz wave inelastic electron tunneling spectroscopy rectification spectroscopy scanning tunneling microscope single-molecule spectroscopy

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Physical Chemistry
Spectroscopy
Nanoscience

Background:

Single-molecule spectroscopy requires highly sensitive techniques to probe vibrational and magnetic properties.
Scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) enables atomic-scale imaging and spectroscopy.
Inelastic electron tunneling spectroscopy (IETS) is a established method for single-molecule vibrational analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and demonstrate a new spectroscopic technique, continuous-wave terahertz rectification spectroscopy (CW THz-RS), for single molecules.
To investigate the mechanism of CW THz-RS by comparing it with IETS.
To assess the sensitivity of CW THz-RS to experimental parameters like THz beam alignment and tunneling gap size.

Main Methods:

Performing CW THz-RS on single molecules at the tunneling junction of an STM at cryogenic temperatures (8 K).
Utilizing continuous-wave terahertz (CW THz) radiation.
Quantitatively analyzing the interplay between IETS and CW THz-RS.

Main Results:

CW THz-RS successfully applied to single molecules, providing vibrational and magnetic excitation spectroscopy.
Established that CW THz radiation induces a sinusoidal bias modulation.
Demonstrated that the modulation amplitude is linearly dependent on the THz far-field amplitude.
Observed sensitivity of the modulation amplitude to THz beam alignment.
Found the modulation amplitude to be insensitive to tunneling gap variations smaller than the THz wavelength.

Conclusions:

CW THz-RS is a viable and novel technique for single-molecule vibrational and magnetic spectroscopy.
The THz-induced bias modulation mechanism provides insights into the interaction between THz fields and tunneling junctions.
CW THz-RS shows potential for precise molecular characterization in nanoscience applications.