Phys. Rev. B 75, 205107 (2007) - Signatures of random matrix theory in the discrete energy spectra of subnanosize metallic clusters

Signatures of random matrix theory in the discrete energy spectra of subnanosize metallic clusters

L. L. A. Adams, B. W. Lang, Yu Chen, and A. M. Goldman

Phys. Rev. B 75, 205107 – Published 11 May 2007

Abstract

Lead clusters deposited on Si(111) substrates have been studied at low temperatures using scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy. The current-voltage characteristics exhibit current peaks that are irregularly spaced and varied in height. The statistics of the distribution of peak heights and spacings are in agreement with random matrix theory for several clusters. The distributions have also been studied as a function of cluster shape.

Received 20 May 2006

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.75.205107

©2007 American Physical Society

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L. L. A. Adams, B. W. Lang, Yu Chen, and A. M. Goldman

School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Minnesota, 116 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA

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Vol. 75, Iss. 20 — 15 May 2007

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