Abstract
A delocalized electron at a metal-dielectric interface interacts with the adlayer and spatially localizes or self-traps on the femtosecond time scale into what is termed a small polaron. The dynamics can be studied by two-photon photoemission. Theoretical and experimental analyses reveal the interaction energy and the lattice vibrational mode that mediates electron localization. These results contribute to a fundamental understanding of electron behavior in weakly bonded solids and can lead to a better understanding of carrier dynamics in many different systems, including organic light-emitting diodes.
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