title: Metallic nanoparticles linked to molecular switches as signal processing devices.
abstract: We explore theoretically the use of nanoscale switches whose conductance can be varied between two states by an external stimulus to implement signal processing devices. The building block is formed by a metallic nanoparticle linked to two electrodes by an organic ligand and a molecular switch. The system implementation exploits the sharp current resonance of the system that occurs when the frequencies of the applied potential and the induced variation on the switch conductance coincide.
authors.affiliation: Facultat de Física, Universitat de València, E-46100 Burjassot, Spain.
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cervera
authors.forename: Salvador
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mafé