| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1864793 | Physics Letters A | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We apply a first-principles computational approach to study a light-sensitive molecular switch. The molecule that comprises the switch can convert between a trans and a cis configuration upon photoexcitation. We find that the conductance of the two isomers varies dramatically, which suggests that this system has potential application as a molecular device. A detailed analysis of the projection of the density of states (PDOS) and the transmission coefficients T(E)T(E) of the system reveals the mechanism of the switch.
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Authors
M.D. Ganji, A. Mir-Hashemi,