Studying photonic excitations of carborane and fullerene nanomachines by probe microscopy

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dc.contributor.advisorKelly, Kevin F.en_US
dc.creatorZhang, Junen_US
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-03T18:31:57Zen_US
dc.date.available2018-12-03T18:31:57Zen_US
dc.date.issued2008en_US
dc.description.abstractUsing scanning tunneling microscopy, we have successfully imaged and characterized a variety of nanomachines based on both carborane and fullerene molecules. In addition to individual manipulation by the probe, we also investigated photon-based excitation for activating the molecular motion. In the optical regime, we studied the geometrical change of azofullerene dimers that accompanies tran-cis isomerization upon photon irradiation. Furthermore, we observed rotational excitation of fullerenes on Au(111) under microwave stimulation. The results of these studies underscore the ability to control individual molecular motions through tailored external excitations and open a new potential for nanoscale mechanical, chemical, and electrical devices.en_US
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dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS E.E. 2009 ZHANGen_US
dc.identifier.citationZhang, Jun. "Studying photonic excitations of carborane and fullerene nanomachines by probe microscopy." (2008) Diss., Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/103625">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/103625</a>.en_US
dc.identifier.digital304523889en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/103625en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
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dc.subjectElectromagneticsen_US
dc.subjectPure sciencesen_US
dc.subjectAzobenzeneen_US
dc.subjectCarboranesen_US
dc.subjectFullerenesen_US
dc.subjectMicrowavesen_US
dc.titleStudying photonic excitations of carborane and fullerene nanomachines by probe microscopyen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.type.materialTexten_US
thesis.degree.departmentElectrical Engineeringen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineeringen_US
thesis.degree.grantorRice Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelDoctoralen_US
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophyen_US
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