Advances and challenges in single-molecule electron transport
Electronic transport properties of single-molecule junctions have been widely measured by
several techniques, including mechanically controllable break junctions, electromigration …
several techniques, including mechanically controllable break junctions, electromigration …
Single-molecule quantum-transport phenomena in break junctions
Single-molecule junctions—devices in which a single molecule is electrically connected by
two electrodes—enable the study of a broad range of quantum-transport phenomena even …
two electrodes—enable the study of a broad range of quantum-transport phenomena even …
Two-dimensional Shiba lattices as a possible platform for crystalline topological superconductivity
Localized or propagating Majorana boundary modes are the key feature of topological
superconductors. They are rare in naturally occurring compounds, but the tailored …
superconductors. They are rare in naturally occurring compounds, but the tailored …
Observation of Majorana fermions in ferromagnetic atomic chains on a superconductor
Majorana fermions are predicted to localize at the edge of a topological superconductor, a
state of matter that can form when a ferromagnetic system is placed in proximity to a …
state of matter that can form when a ferromagnetic system is placed in proximity to a …
Anomalous zero-bias conductance peak in a Nb–InSb nanowire–Nb hybrid device
Semiconductor InSb nanowires are expected to provide an excellent material platform for
the study of Majorana fermions in solid state systems. Here, we report on the realization of a …
the study of Majorana fermions in solid state systems. Here, we report on the realization of a …
Topological Shiba bands in artificial spin chains on superconductors
A major challenge in develo** topological superconductors for implementing topological
quantum computing is their characterization and control. It has been proposed that ap-wave …
quantum computing is their characterization and control. It has been proposed that ap-wave …
Single-molecule electronics: from chemical design to functional devices
The use of single molecules in electronics represents the next limit of miniaturisation of
electronic devices, which would enable us to continue the trend of aggressive downscaling …
electronic devices, which would enable us to continue the trend of aggressive downscaling …
End states and subgap structure in proximity-coupled chains of magnetic adatoms
A recent experiment [Nadj-Perge et al., Science 346, 602 (2014)] provides evidence for
Majorana zero modes in iron (Fe) chains on the superconducting Pb (110) surface. Here, we …
Majorana zero modes in iron (Fe) chains on the superconducting Pb (110) surface. Here, we …
Detection of a pair density wave state in UTe2
Spin-triplet topological superconductors should exhibit many unprecedented electronic
properties, including fractionalized electronic states relevant to quantum information …
properties, including fractionalized electronic states relevant to quantum information …
Towards single molecule switches
The concept of using single molecules as key building blocks for logic gates, diodes and
transistors to perform basic functions of digital electronic devices at the molecular scale has …
transistors to perform basic functions of digital electronic devices at the molecular scale has …