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Probing the Inelastic Interactions in Molecular Junctions by Scanning Tunneling Microscope

Abstract

With a sub-Kelvin scanning tunneling microscope, the energy resolution of spectroscopy is improved dramatically. Detailed studies of finer features of spectrum become possible. The asymmetry in the line shape of carbon monoxide vibrational spectra is observed to correlate with the couplings of the molecule to the tip and substrates. The spin-vibronic coupling in the molecular junctions is revisited with two metal phthalocyanine molecules, unveiling sharp spin-vibronic peaks. Finally, thanks to the improved spectrum resolution, the bonding structure of the acyclic compounds molecules is surveyed with STM inelastic tunneling probe, expanding the capability of the innovative high resolution imaging technique.

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