Vibration of H atomic chains on Ni(1 1 0) measured by scanning tunneling microscope (STM) light emission spectroscopy

Y. Uehara, H. Kobayashi, P. Siska, S. Ushioda

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Abstract

We have measured the scanning tunneling microscope (STM) light emission spectrum of hydrogen atoms (H) adsorbed on a Ni(1 1 0) surface. The spectrum contains periodic fine structures, whose period corresponds to the vertical vibrational energy of the adsorbed H atom. This energy showed the expected isotope shift when H was replaced by deuterium (D). Hence it is concluded that the periodic structures are caused by the vibrational motion of H.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12-18
Number of pages7
JournalSurface Science
Volume587
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005 Aug 1
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 11th International Conference on Vibrations at Surfaces -
Duration: 2004 Jun 62005 Jun 10

Keywords

  • Hydrogen atom
  • Luminescence
  • Nickel
  • Tunneling
  • Vibrational spectroscopies

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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