Energetics of single-molecule interfaces

The study of single molecules delivers deep insights into bonding nature and underlying quantum mechanics concerning about controlling chemical reaction. The scanning tunneling microscope (STM) is a versatile and powerful tool for investigating and controlling chemistry of individual molecules on the solid surfaces. The coupling of tunneling electrons to the electronic and vibrational states of the target molecule allows us to realize mode-selective and state-selective chemistry of the individual molecules.

Atomic Manipulation and Force Spectroscopy on Cu(110)-O Surface with Low Temperature FM-AFM

Manipulation of single atoms and molecules is an innovative experimental technique of nanoscience. Recently, an atomic force microscopy (AFM) has been used to manipulate single atoms and molecules. Atom manipulation with an AFM is particularly promising, because it allows the direct measurement of the required forces.

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