Bond Fluctuation of S/Se Anchoring Observed in Single-Molecule Conductance Measurements using the Point Contact Method with Scanning Tunneling Microscopy

Abstract

Conductance was measured for the single molecules with S/Se anchoring on a Au surface using the point contact method with scanning tunneling microscopy that enables us to selectively perform a repeated analysis of a chosen target molecule. Apparent conductance changes observed in sequential measurements suggest the existence of bond fluctuation among the adsorption sites.