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Strong paramagnon scattering in single atom Pd contacts
Authors:
V. Schendel,
C. Barreteau,
M. Brandbyge,
B. Borca,
I. Pentegov,
U. Schlickum,
M. Ternes,
P. Wahl,
K. Kern
Abstract:
Among all transition metals, Palladium (Pd) has the highest density of states at the Fermi energy yet does not fulfill the Stoner criterion for ferromagnetism. However, its close vicinity to magnetism renders it a nearly ferromagnetic metal, which hosts paramagnons, strongly damped spin fluctuations. In this letter we compare the total and the differential conductance of mono-atomic Pd and Cobalt…
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Among all transition metals, Palladium (Pd) has the highest density of states at the Fermi energy yet does not fulfill the Stoner criterion for ferromagnetism. However, its close vicinity to magnetism renders it a nearly ferromagnetic metal, which hosts paramagnons, strongly damped spin fluctuations. In this letter we compare the total and the differential conductance of mono-atomic Pd and Cobalt (Co) contacts between Pd electrodes. Transport measurements reveal a conductance for Co of 1 $G_0$ , while for Pd we obtain 2 $G_0$. The differential conductance of mono-atomic Pd contacts shows a drop with increasing bias, which gives rise to a peculiar {$Λ$}-shaped spectrum. Supported by theoretical calculations we correlate this finding with the life time of hot quasi-particles in Pd which is strongly influenced by paramagnon scattering. In contrast to this, Co adatoms locally induce magnetic order and transport through single cobalt atoms remains unaffected by paramagnon scattering, consistent with theory.
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Submitted 8 February, 2017;
originally announced February 2017.
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Electronic and Geometric Corrugation of Periodically Rippled, Self-nanostructured Graphene Epitaxially Grown on Ru(0001)
Authors:
Bogdana Borca,
Sara Barja,
Manuela Garnica,
Marina Minniti,
Antonio Politano,
Josefa M. Rodriguez-García,
Juan Jose Hinarejos,
Daniel Farías,
Amadeo L. Vázquez de Parga,
Rodolfo Miranda
Abstract:
Graphene epitaxially grown on Ru(0001) displays a remarkably ordered pattern of hills and valleys in Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) images. To which extent the observed "ripples" are structural or electronic in origin have been much disputed recently. A combination of ultrahigh resolution STM images and Helium Atom diffraction data shows that i) the graphene lattice is rotated with respect to…
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Graphene epitaxially grown on Ru(0001) displays a remarkably ordered pattern of hills and valleys in Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) images. To which extent the observed "ripples" are structural or electronic in origin have been much disputed recently. A combination of ultrahigh resolution STM images and Helium Atom diffraction data shows that i) the graphene lattice is rotated with respect to the lattice of Ru and ii) the structural corrugation as determined from He diffraction is substantially smaller (0.015 nm) than predicted (0.15 nm) or reported from X-Ray Diffraction or Low Energy Electron Diffraction. The electronic corrugation, on the contrary, is strong enough to invert the contrast between hills and valleys above +2.6 V as new, spatially localized electronic states enter the energy window of the STM. The large electronic corrugation results in a nanostructured periodic landscape of electron and holes pockets.
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Submitted 11 August, 2010; v1 submitted 11 May, 2010;
originally announced May 2010.
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Potential Energy Landscape for hot electrons in periodically nanostructured graphene
Authors:
B. Borca,
S. Barja,
M. Garnica,
D. Sanchez-Portal,
V. M. Silkin,
E. V. Chulkov,
F. Hermanns,
J. J. Hinarejos,
A. L. Vazquez de Parga,
A. Arnau,
P. M. Echenique,
R. Miranda
Abstract:
We explore the spatial variations of the unoccupied electronic states of graphene epitaxially grown on Ru(0001) and observed three unexpected features: the first graphene image state is split in energy, unlike all other image states, the split state does not follow the local work function modulation, and a new interfacial state at +3 eV appears on some areas of the surface. These results show the…
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We explore the spatial variations of the unoccupied electronic states of graphene epitaxially grown on Ru(0001) and observed three unexpected features: the first graphene image state is split in energy, unlike all other image states, the split state does not follow the local work function modulation, and a new interfacial state at +3 eV appears on some areas of the surface. These results show the system behaves as a self-organized periodic array of quantum dots.
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Submitted 5 April, 2010;
originally announced April 2010.
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Tunable magnetic properties of arrays of Fe(110) nanowires grown on kinetically-grooved W(110) self-organized templates
Authors:
Bogdana Borca,
Olivier Fruchart,
Evaggelos Kritsikis,
Fabien Cheynis,
Anthony Rousseau,
Philippe David,
Claire Meyer,
Jean-Christophe Toussaint
Abstract:
We report a detailed magnetic study of a new type of self-organized nanowires disclosed briefly previously [B. Borca et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 90, 142507 (2007)]. The templates, prepared on sapphire wafers in a kinetically-limited regime, consist of uniaxially-grooved W(110) surfaces, with a lateral period here tuned to 15nm. Fe deposition leads to the formation of (110) 7 nm-wide wires located…
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We report a detailed magnetic study of a new type of self-organized nanowires disclosed briefly previously [B. Borca et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 90, 142507 (2007)]. The templates, prepared on sapphire wafers in a kinetically-limited regime, consist of uniaxially-grooved W(110) surfaces, with a lateral period here tuned to 15nm. Fe deposition leads to the formation of (110) 7 nm-wide wires located at the bottom of the grooves. The effect of capping layers (Mo, Pd, Au, Al) and underlayers (Mo, W) on the magnetic anisotropy of the wires was studied. Significant discrepancies with figures known for thin flat films are evidenced and discussed in terms of step anisotropy and strain-dependent surface anisotropy. Demagnetizing coeffcients of cylinders with a triangular isosceles cross-section have also been calculated, to estimate the contribution of dipolar anisotropy. Finally, the dependence of magnetic anisotropy with the interface element was used to tune the blocking temperature of the wires, here from 50K to 200 K.
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Submitted 8 June, 2009;
originally announced June 2009.
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Periodically modulated geometric and electronic structure of graphene on Ru(0001)
Authors:
B. Borca,
S. Barja,
M. Garnica,
J. J. Hinarejos,
A. L. Vazquez de Parga,
R. Miranda,
F. Guinea
Abstract:
We report here on a method to fabricate and characterize highly perfect, periodically rippled graphene monolayers and islands, epitaxially grown on single crystal metallic substrates under controlled UHV conditions. The periodicity of the ripples is dictated by the difference in lattice parameters of graphene and substrate, and, thus, it is adjustable. We characterize its perfection at the atomi…
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We report here on a method to fabricate and characterize highly perfect, periodically rippled graphene monolayers and islands, epitaxially grown on single crystal metallic substrates under controlled UHV conditions. The periodicity of the ripples is dictated by the difference in lattice parameters of graphene and substrate, and, thus, it is adjustable. We characterize its perfection at the atomic scale by means of STM and determine its electronic structure in the real space by local tunnelling spectroscopy. There are periodic variations in the geometric and electronic structure of the graphene monolayer. We observe inhomogeneities in the charge distribution, i.e a larger occupied Density Of States at the higher parts of the ripples. Periodically rippled graphene might represent the physical realization of an ordered array of coupled graphene quantum dots. The data show, however, that for rippled graphene on Ru(0001) both the low and the high parts of the ripples are metallic. The fabrication of periodically rippled graphene layers with controllable characteristic length and different bonding interactions with the substrate will allow a systematic experimental test of this fundamental problem.
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Submitted 27 March, 2009;
originally announced March 2009.
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Periodically rippled graphene: growth and spatially resolved electronic structure
Authors:
A. L. Vazquez de Parga,
F. Calleja,
B. Borca,
M. C. G. Passeggi Jr,
J. J. Hinarejo,
F. Guinea,
R. Miranda
Abstract:
We studied the growth of an epitaxial graphene monolayer on Ru(0001). The graphene monolayer covers uniformly the Ru substrate over lateral distances larger than several microns reproducing the structural defects of the Ru substrate. The graphene is rippled with a periodicity dictated by the difference in lattice parameter between C and Ru. The theoretical model predict inhomogeneities in the el…
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We studied the growth of an epitaxial graphene monolayer on Ru(0001). The graphene monolayer covers uniformly the Ru substrate over lateral distances larger than several microns reproducing the structural defects of the Ru substrate. The graphene is rippled with a periodicity dictated by the difference in lattice parameter between C and Ru. The theoretical model predict inhomogeneities in the electronic structure. This is confirmed by measurements in real space by means of scanning tunnelling spectroscopy. We observe electron pockets at the higher parts of the ripples.
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Submitted 4 September, 2007;
originally announced September 2007.
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Kinetic self-organization of trenched templates for the fabrication of versatile ferromagnetic nanowires
Authors:
Bogdana Borca,
Olivier Fruchart,
Philippe David,
Anthony Rousseau,
Claire Meyer
Abstract:
We have self-organized versatile magnetic nanowires, ie with variable period and adjustable magnetic anisotropy energy (MAE). First, using the kinetic roughening of W(110) uniaxial templates of trenches were grown on commercial Sapphire wafers. Unlike most templates used for self-organization, those have a variable period, 4-12nm are demonstrated here. Fe deposition then results in the formation…
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We have self-organized versatile magnetic nanowires, ie with variable period and adjustable magnetic anisotropy energy (MAE). First, using the kinetic roughening of W(110) uniaxial templates of trenches were grown on commercial Sapphire wafers. Unlike most templates used for self-organization, those have a variable period, 4-12nm are demonstrated here. Fe deposition then results in the formation of wires in the trenches. The magnitude of MAE could be engineered up or down by changing the capping- or underlayer, in turn affecting the mean superparamagnetic temperature, raised to 175K so far.
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Submitted 14 January, 2007;
originally announced January 2007.
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Growth and magnetism of self-organized arrays of Fe(110) wires formed by deposition on kinetically grooved W(110)
Authors:
Bogdana Borca,
Olivier Fruchart,
Fabien Cheynis,
Manabu Hasegawa,
Claire Meyer
Abstract:
Homoepitaxy of W(110) and Mo(110) is performed in a kinetically-limited regime to yield a nanotemplate in the form of a uniaxial array of hills and grooves aligned along the [001] direction. The topography and organization of the grooves were studied with RHEED and STM. The nanofacets, of type {210}, are tilted 18° away from (110). The lateral period could be varied from 4 to 12nm by tuning…
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Homoepitaxy of W(110) and Mo(110) is performed in a kinetically-limited regime to yield a nanotemplate in the form of a uniaxial array of hills and grooves aligned along the [001] direction. The topography and organization of the grooves were studied with RHEED and STM. The nanofacets, of type {210}, are tilted 18° away from (110). The lateral period could be varied from 4 to 12nm by tuning the deposition temperature. Magnetic nanowires were formed in the grooves by deposition of Fe at 150°C on such templates. Fe/W wires display an easy axis along [001] and a mean blocking temperature Tb=100K
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Submitted 6 September, 2006;
originally announced September 2006.
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Growth modes of Fe(110) revisited: a contribution of self-assembly to magnetic materials
Authors:
Olivier Fruchart,
Pierre-Olivier Jubert,
Mustafa Eleoui,
Fabien Cheynis,
Bogdana Borca,
Philippe David,
Valérie Santonacci,
Annick Liénard,
Manabu Hasegawa,
Claire Meyer
Abstract:
We have revisited the epitaxial growth modes of Fe on W(110) and Mo(110), and propose an overview or our contribution to the field. We show that the Stranski-Krastanov growth mode, recognized for a long time in these systems, is in fact characterized by a bimodal distribution of islands for growth temperature in the range 250-700°C. We observe firstly compact islands whose shape is determine…
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We have revisited the epitaxial growth modes of Fe on W(110) and Mo(110), and propose an overview or our contribution to the field. We show that the Stranski-Krastanov growth mode, recognized for a long time in these systems, is in fact characterized by a bimodal distribution of islands for growth temperature in the range 250-700°C. We observe firstly compact islands whose shape is determined by Wulff-Kaischev's theorem, secondly thin and flat islands that display a preferred height, ie independant from nominal thickness and deposition procedure (1.4nm for Mo, and 5.5nm for W on the average). We used this effect to fabricate self-organized arrays of nanometers-thick stripes by step decoration. Self-assembled nano-ties are also obtained for nucleation of the flat islands on Mo at fairly high temperature, ie 800°C. Finally, using interfacial layers and solid solutions we separate two effects on the preferred height, first that of the interfacial energy, second that of the continuously-varying lattice parameter of the growth surface.
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Submitted 11 August, 2006;
originally announced August 2006.
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Magnetic properties of self-organized lateral arrays of (Fe,Ag)/Mo(110) nanostripes
Authors:
Bogdana Borca,
Olivier Fruchart,
Claire Meyer
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We report the fabrication of self-organized arrays of Fe nanostripes with a period of 3.5 nm, by sequential deposition of Fe and Ag on Mo(110). The wires display a strong in-plane uniaxial anisotropy along their length, and are superparamagnetic above Tb=185+/-15K. The large value of nucleation volumes, inferred from the analysis of the thermal dependence of coercivity below TB, suggests the exi…
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We report the fabrication of self-organized arrays of Fe nanostripes with a period of 3.5 nm, by sequential deposition of Fe and Ag on Mo(110). The wires display a strong in-plane uniaxial anisotropy along their length, and are superparamagnetic above Tb=185+/-15K. The large value of nucleation volumes, inferred from the analysis of the thermal dependence of coercivity below TB, suggests the existence of interactions between the wires.
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Submitted 14 December, 2005;
originally announced December 2005.
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A Two-Atom Picture of Coherent Atom-Molecule Quantum Beats
Authors:
Bogdan Borca,
D. Blume,
Chris H. Greene
Abstract:
A simple two-atom model is shown to describe a Bose-Einstein condensate of alkali atoms subjected to external magnetic field ramps near a Feshbach resonance. The implications uncovered for two atoms in a trap can be applied at least approximately to a many-atom condensate. A connection to observations is accomplished by scaling the trap frequency to achieve a density comparable to that of the ex…
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A simple two-atom model is shown to describe a Bose-Einstein condensate of alkali atoms subjected to external magnetic field ramps near a Feshbach resonance. The implications uncovered for two atoms in a trap can be applied at least approximately to a many-atom condensate. A connection to observations is accomplished by scaling the trap frequency to achieve a density comparable to that of the experiments, which yields the fraction of atom pairs in the gas that become molecules. A sudden approximation is used to model the external magnetic field ramps in the vicinity of a two-body Feshbach resonance. The results of this model are compared with recent experimental observations of Donley et al. [1].
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Submitted 20 June, 2003; v1 submitted 15 April, 2003;
originally announced April 2003.
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Atom-Molecule Laser Fed by Stimulated Three-Body Recombination
Authors:
Bogdan Borca,
Josh W. Dunn,
Viatcheslav Kokoouline,
Chris H. Greene
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Using three-body recombination as the underlying process, we propose a method of coherently driving an atomic Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) into a molecular BEC. Superradiant-like stimulation favors atom-to-molecule transitions when two atomic BECs collide at a resonant kinetic energy, the result being two molecular BEC clouds moving with well defined velocities. Potential applications include…
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Using three-body recombination as the underlying process, we propose a method of coherently driving an atomic Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) into a molecular BEC. Superradiant-like stimulation favors atom-to-molecule transitions when two atomic BECs collide at a resonant kinetic energy, the result being two molecular BEC clouds moving with well defined velocities. Potential applications include the construction of a molecule laser.
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Submitted 15 May, 2003; v1 submitted 23 December, 2002;
originally announced December 2002.