Single-molecule optomechanical cycle

Hugel, T.; Holland, N. B.; Cattani, A.; Moroder, L.; Seitz, M.; Gaub, H. E.

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Single-molecule optomechanical cycle

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Cattani, A.
Moroder, Luis / Bioorganic Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Max Planck Society;

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Moroder, L.
Moroder, Luis / Bioorganic Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Max Planck Society;

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Hugel, T., Holland, N. B., Cattani, A., Moroder, L., Seitz, M., & Gaub, H. E. (2002). Single-molecule optomechanical cycle. Science, 296(5570), 1103-1106.

Zitierlink: https://hdl.handle.net/11858/00-001M-0000-0010-6F36-E

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Light-powered molecular machines are conjectured to be essential constituents of future nanoscale devices. As a model for such systems, we have synthesized a polymer of bistable photosensitive azobenzenes. Individual polymers were investigated by single-molecule force spectroscopy in combination with optical excitation in total internal reflection. We were able to optically lengthen and contract individual polymers by switching the azo groups between their trans and cis configurations. The polymer was found to contract against an external force acting along the polymer backbone, thus delivering mechanical work. As a proof of principle, the polymer was operated in a periodic mode, demonstrating for the first time optomechanical energy conversion in a single- molecule device.