Resonance-Enhanced Vibrational Spectroscopy of Molecules on a Superconductor
Jan Homberg, Alexander Weismann, Troels Markussen, Richard Berndt
DOI 10.1103/PhysRevLett.129.116801 · Physical Review Letters
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Abstract
Molecular vibrational spectroscopy with the scanning tunneling microscope is feasible but usually detects few vibrational modes. We harness sharp Yu-Shiba-Rusinov states observed from molecules on a superconductor to significantly enhance the vibrational signal. From a lead phthalocyanine molecule 46 vibrational peaks are resolved enabling a comparison with calculated modes. The energy resolution is improved beyond the thermal broadening limit and shifts induced by neighbor molecules or the position of the microscope tip are determined. Vice versa, spectra of vibrational modes are used to measure the effect of an electrical field on the energy of Yu-Shiba-Rusinov states. The method may help to further probe the interaction of molecules with their environment and to better understand selection rules for vibrational excitations.
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| Formula | Reported Tc (K) | Pressure (GPa) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pb Archive — visibility unverified Source-occurrence policy only; no material identity or catalogue acceptance is inferred from the formula. | — | Pressure not reported | unknown |
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