Journal Article

PreJuSER-59375

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Vibrational heating of molecules adsorbed on insulating surfaces using localized photon tunneling

Persson, B. N. J.FZJ* ; Kato, T. ; Ueba, H. ; Volokitin, A. I.FZJ*

2007
APS College Park, Md.

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Abstract: We calculate the (average) temperature increase in an adsorbed molecule resulting from heat transfer (photon tunneling) from a tip located at a short distance (nanometers) from the adsorbate. For adsorbates on insulating substrates, the temperature increase may be so large as to induce local reactions-e.g., diffusion or desorption of the adsorbate. We conclude that photon tunneling may be used for the manipulation of adsorbed molecules or for the modification of thin adsorbed films.

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Research Program(s):

1. Kondensierte Materie (P54)

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