Molecule and Pi Orbitals (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Molecule and Pi Orbitals

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Atoms of a molecule (gray) are shown, with their accompanying pi orbitals (red). As the distance between electrodes is decreased, the pi orbitals can interact with the electron orbitals contained in the gold electrodes -- a process known as lateral coupling. This effect increases electrical conductance through the molecule.

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The Biodesign Institute Arizona State University

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