STM induced photon emission from adsorbed porphyrin molecules on a Cu(100) surface in ultrahigh vacuum

D. Fujita, T. Ohgi, W. L. Deng, H. Nejo, T. Okamoto, S. Yokoyama, K. Kamikado, S. Mashiko

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Abstract

Photon emission induced by tunneling electrons has been observed from a submonolayer of Cu-tetra-[3,5-di-t-butylphenyl]porphyrin (Cu-TBPP) molecules chemisorbed on a Cu(100) surface in ultrahigh vacuum. Near-field photons generated in a nanometer-scale region with Cu-TBPP molecules were collected effectively through the apex of a conductive optical fiber tip. The photon emission mechanism can be attributed to the inelastic tunneling events involving the tip, the Cu-TBPP molecules, and the Cu(100) substrate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1021-1025
Number of pages5
JournalSurface Science
Volume454
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 20 2000
Externally publishedYes
EventECOSS-18: 18th European Conference on Surface Science - Vienna, Austria
Duration: Sept 21 1999Sept 24 1999

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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