Quantized Conductance and Switching in Percolating Nanoparticle Films

Abstract

We demonstrate switching behavior and quantized conductance at room temperature in percolating films of nanoparticles. Our experiments and complementary simulations show that switching and quantization result from formation of atomic scale wires in gaps between particles. These effects occur only when tunnel gaps are present in the film, close to the percolation threshold.

16 pages, 4 figures

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