Abstract
The atomic and electronic structures of a single-wall carbon nanotube prepared on the Au(1 1 1) surface was studied. We performed scanning tunneling spectroscopy measurement in a semiconducting nanotube heterojunction, obtaining the local electronic density of states. An interface state was observed within the energy gaps of the semiconducting nanotubes. The interface state is spatially localized within a few nm scales and decays into the two semiconducting CNTs with unequal screening lengths. The interface state is donor-like, possibly originating from a heptagonal atomic structure. The interface state is well-understood, in analogy with that of a conventional semiconductor heterojunction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 241-245 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Surface Science |
Volume | 581 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 May 1 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:We acknowledge financial support by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Korea (National Creative Research Initiatives and National R&D Project for Nano-Science and Technology), by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy of Korea (Nano-Standard Project), and by Korea Research Foundation (KRF-2003-015-C00208).
Keywords
- Carbon nanotube
- Scanning tunneling microscope
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry