Moth-Poulsen K. (ed.) Handbook of Single-Molecule Electronics

Stanford: Pan Stanford Publishing, 2016. — 238 p.Single-molecule electronics has evolved as a vibrant research field during the last two decades. The vision is to be able to create electronic components at the highest level of miniaturization-the single molecule. This book compiles and details cutting-edge research with contributions from chemists, physicists, theoreticians, and engineers. It covers all aspects of single-molecule electronics, from the theory through experimental realizations and the chemical synthesis of molecular components to the implementation of molecular components in future integrated circuits. This book describes in detail both established methods and recent advances in the field, including vibrational effects, switching phenomena, quantum interference, thermal power, and parallel assembly strategies. Read more...
Abstract: Single-molecule electronics has evolved as a vibrant research field during the last two decades. The vision is to be able to create electronic components at the highest level of miniaturization-the single molecule. This book compiles and details cutting-edge research with contributions from chemists, physicists, theoreticians, and engineers. It covers all aspects of single-molecule electronics, from the theory through experimental realizations and the chemical synthesis of molecular components to the implementation of molecular components in future integrated circuits. This book describes in detail both established methods and recent advances in the field, including vibrational effects, switching phenomena, quantum interference, thermal power, and parallel assembly strategiesExperimental techniques
Basic theory of electron transport through molecular contacts
First-principles simulations of electron transport in atomic-scale systems
Controlling the molecular-electrode contact in single-molecule devices
Vibrational excitations in single-molecule junctions
Self-assembly at interfaces
Molecular switches
Switching mechanisms in molecular switches
Thermoelectricity in molecular junctions
Interference effects in single-molecule transport
Parallel self-assembly strategies toward multiple single-molecule electronic devices
Toward circuit design in single-molecule electronics