Experimental Techniques

• Bridging the gap between the molecular and mesoscopic length scales is one of the most fundamental challenges in nanoscience. A particular challenge is to develop methods for selective functionalization of nanostructures with single-molecule spatial resolution and stoichiometry. In this context, the research field of singlemolecule electronics has seen impressive progress and creativity in the design of single-molecule devices. This chapter introduces the main concepts and experimental techniques employed for the study of electron transport through single molecules. Methods such as scanning probe techniques, mechanically controlled break junctions (MCBJs), and electromigration techniques have been introduced.

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NATURVETENSKAP  -- Kemi -- Fysikalisk kemi (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Chemical Sciences -- Physical Chemistry (hsv//eng)

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Nanoteknik -- Nanoteknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Nano-technology -- Nano-technology (hsv//eng)

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Elektroteknik och elektronik -- Annan elektroteknik och elektronik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering -- Other Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering (hsv//eng)

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