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Size-dependent field-emission spectra from nanometer-size supported gold clusters

Journal Article · · Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (United States)
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  1. Department of Physics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 (United States)
  2. School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 (United States)
The energy spectra of electrons field emitted from individual, supported Au clusters have been measured as a function of cluster size. Data are presented for clusters with nominal diameters in the range 1.3--3.2 nm. For the smallest clusters, the energy of the field-emitted electrons lies below the Fermi level of the substrate and fine structure in the energy distribution is observed. As the cluster size increases, the energy distribution shifts toward the Fermi level of the substrate and the fine structure disappears.
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-84ER45162
OSTI ID:
6958504
Journal Information:
Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (United States) Vol. 46:23; ISSN PRBMDO; ISSN 0163-1829
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English