Geometric and electronic structure of a C60 monolayer on Ag(100)
Journal
Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Journal Volume
75
Journal Issue
23
Pages
235444-1 - 235444-8
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
Abstract
Using scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy and first principles calculations, we have systematically studied the morphological and electronic structures of a C60 monolayer on Ag(100). Our results reveal that the bright-dim contrast has a definite geometric origin and there are two types of dim C60 molecules, one a monomer and the other a dimer. With distinctive electronic properties and distinctive charge transfers in the differently adsorbed C60 molecules, this C60 monolayer is highly inhomogeneous and aperiodic.
Type
journal article