Spatial mapping of the electronic states of a one-dimensional system

Nano Lett. 2006 Jul;6(7):1439-42. doi: 10.1021/nl060593x.

Abstract

Using low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy, we have recorded spatial maps of confined electronic states in the troughs between self-organized Pt nanowires on Ge(001) that are spaced 2.4 nm apart. Two sub-bands are resolved, which correspond to the lowest energy levels of a quantum mechanical particle in a box. As expected, the spatial dI/dV maps exhibit a maximum and a minimum in the middle of the troughs for the n = 1 and n = 2 states, respectively.

MeSH terms

  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Chemistry, Physical
  • Electrons
  • Germanium / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Scanning Tunneling
  • Nanostructures*
  • Platinum / chemistry*
  • Quantum Theory
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Germanium
  • Platinum