Electrical characterization of DNA in mechanically controlled break-junctions
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Electrical characterization of DNA molecules using the mechanically controlled break-junction technique is presented. The main advantage of the technique is the control over the electrode distance during the measurement. This can be used to stretch the DNA and search for the influence of the conformation on the conduction process. The DNA is characterized in liquid and dry environments. From our data, we conclude that only a small number of molecules are contacted in each measurement.
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