What Techniques are Used to Study Molecular Junctions?
Several techniques are employed to study molecular junctions:
- Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM): Allows imaging and manipulation of molecules at the atomic scale. - Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM): Provides detailed surface topography and can measure forces between the molecule and the electrodes. - Break Junction Techniques: Involve creating and breaking a metal wire to form a gap where a single molecule can bridge the electrodes. - Conductive AFM: Combines AFM with electrical measurements to study current flow through single molecules.
