Non-Linear Transport through a Molecular Nanojunction

We present a simple model of electrical transport through a metal-molecule-metal nanojunction that includes charging effects as well as aspects of the electronic structure of the molecule. The interplay of a large charging energy and an asymmetry of the metal-molecule coupling can lead to various effects in non-linear electrical transport. In particular, strong negative differential conductance is observed under certain conditions.Comment: 7 pages, 5 figures, accepted by Europhys. Let

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The Digital Disruption of Strategic Paths: An Experimental Study

In this paper, we draw on the literatures on path dependence and disruptive innovation to examine in an experimental setting how path-dependent firms respond to digital disruption. As our results indicate, in the face of digital disruption, path-dependent firms tend to renovate the technological foundation on which their strategic path is based if they have the opportunity to reproduce their established strategic path. Our findings also suggest that path-dependent firms equally tend to renovate their technological foundation or the targeted market segment in the face of digital disruption if they are unable to reproduce their established strategic path. Our findings provide insights into the challenges that digitization imposes on established firms, complement the literature on path dependence with insights into path disruption, contribute an integrated view to the literature on disruptive innovation, and offer some guidance to practitioners