Single-electron transfer in metallic nanostructures

Article Abstract:

Two electrodes separated by an insulator 10 angstroms thick make up a device in which electrons are transferred one at a time from one electrode to the other by quantum tunneling through the insulator. Such single-electron transfer could have applications in digital devices, and understanding the effect could help alleviate its retarding influence on nanoscale semiconductors. At the scale of molecular electronics, single-electron effects could be positively utilized.

Usage, Quantum electronics, Electrons

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Gaining light from silicon

Article Abstract:

Silicon is the main semiconductor material but is thought to be unsuitable for optoelectronics applications because it is inefficient as a light emitter. However, new research into light amplification in silicon nanocrystals could lead to the fabrication of a silicon laser.

Lasers, Optoelectronic devices

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Self-directed growth of molecular nanostructures on silicon

Article Abstract:

Research is presented concerning the growth of molecular styrene straight lines which are made up of organic molecules. The dependance of the molecular spacing and orientation of the lines on the crystalline silicon substrate is discussed.

Crystallography, Letter to the Editor, Styrene, Styrenes

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