Flat Molecule on a Surface (IMAGE)

University of Würzburg

Flat Molecule on a Surface

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A flat molecule on a surface comprised of bismuth atoms (blue) and silver atoms (grey). The central manganese atom (red) is capable of changing its position. As a result, the molecule can take on two stable states.

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Graphic: Jens Kügel & Michael Karolak

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