Quantum transport through a molecule coupled to a mesoscopic ring: A theoretical study

Santanu K. Maiti

Published 2009-05-26, updated 2009-12-31Version 2

Transport through a molecule sandwiched between two metallic electrodes and coupled to a mesoscopic ring that threads a magnetic flux $\phi$ is studied. An analytic approach for the electron transport through the molecular bridge system is presented. Electronic transport properties are discussed in two aspects: (a) presence of external magnetic filed and (b) strength of molecule-to-electrode coupling.