Session Y26: Focus Session: Charge Transport in Nanostructures V
11:15 AM–1:51 PM, Friday, March 9, 2007
Colorado Convention Center Room: 205
Sponsoring Unit:
DCP
Chair: Massimillimo Di Ventra, University of California, San Diego
Abstract ID: BAPS.2007.MAR.Y26.3
Abstract: Y26.00003 : Exploring conductance switching properties of molecular scale devices - a computational approach.
12:03 PM–12:15 PM
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Authors:
Barry D. Dunietz
(University of Michigan)
Alexander Prociuk
(University of Michigan)
Mousumi Das
(University of Michigan)
Trilisa Perrine
(University of Michigan)
A computational approach is used and developed to study electron transport through molecular scale devices. The study identifies and provides insight into mechanisms underlying transport switching properties. These systems include: 1. Spin-dependent electronic transport through a Porphyrin ring Ligating an Fe(II) atom, 2. Contact geometry and orientation effects of conjugated molecular transistors and 3. Chemical sensors with focus on metal recognition properties recently exhibited only for certain short peptide chains. The research also involves developing new models and methods to describe electron conductance through single molecular systems.
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