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Proximity-Induced Superconductivity in Atomically Precise Nanographene
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Obtaining a robust superconducting state in atomically precise nanographene (NG) structures by proximity to a superconductor could foster the discovery of topological superconductivity in graphene. On-surface synthesis of such NGs has been achieved on noble metals or metal oxides, however, it is still absent on superconductors. Here, we present a synthetic method to induce superconductivity to polymeric chains and NGs adsorbed on the superconducting Nb(110) substrate covered by thin Ag films. Using atomic force microscopy at low-temperature, we characterize the chemical structure of each sub-product formed on the superconducting Ag layer. Scanning tunneling spectroscopy further allows us to elucidate electronic properties of these nanostructures, which consistently show a superconducting gap. We foresee our approach to become a promising platform for exploring the interplay between carbon magnetism and superconductivity at the fundamental level.<br />Comment: 17 pages, 4 figures
- Subjects :
- Condensed Matter - Superconductivity
Condensed Matter - Materials Science
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- Database :
- arXiv
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsarx.2202.00460
- Document Type :
- Working Paper