Enhanced infrared absorption spectra of self-assembled alkanethiol monolayers using the extraordinary infrared transmission of metallic arrays of subwavelength apertures.
The surface-plasmon-mediated, extraordinary transmission of metallic arrays of subwavelength apertures has been used as the light source for absorption studies of self-assembled monolayers on metal. Enhanced infrared absorption spectra of a sequence of alkanethiol self-assembled monolayers on copper were recorded for carbon chain lengths varying from 8 to 18 atoms. Transition positions and intensities are presented over a large range of the infrared region. The connection between the vibrational modes of the CH(2) wagging progression and the infinite methylene chain is explored using a traditional coupled oscillator approach and a new cluster perspective.
Rodriguez
Kenneth R
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Department of Chemistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1173, USA.
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Williams
Shaun M
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Teeters-Kennedy
Shannon
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Coe
James V
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