Abstract
The stable geometries of a three-atom Na chain connected to two semi-infinite jellium electrodes are studied under bias voltages by performing ab initio force calculations within the density functional theory. At a low bias voltage of 0.01 V, the stable geometry is found to be symmetric, while it becomes asymmetric for higher bias voltages. The displacements of Na atoms in the chain are proportional to the applied bias voltages up to 1 V, while their behavior changes drastically above 1 V. These results can be understood from the behavior of charges induced by the applied voltage. It is also found that the structural relaxation due to the bias voltage also affects the potential drop along the chain and the current—voltage characteristics of the chain.
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