Abstract
In this letter, we suggest a new method of manipulating individual molecules with scanning probes using a "pick-up-and-put-down" mode. We demonstrate that the number of molecules picked up by the tip and deposited in a different location can be controlled by adjusting the pulling velocity of the tip and the distance of closest approach of the tip to the surface.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 795-798 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Nano Letters |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jun 2003 |