Abstract
We present a simple model calculation for electron tunneling between a metal probe tip and a metal surface with a chemisorbed molecule. It is shown that under suitable conditions, resonant tunneling via interaction with a molecule vibration can give a decrease of 10% or more in the total tunneling conductance. Adsorbate systems are suggested where our predictions may be tested.
- Received 17 October 1986
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.59.339
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