Cel Because of their internal structure, molecules provide novel functionality not realizable in conventional semiconductor-based electronics. One exciting new possibility is that of spintronics: electronic devices using the electron spin to carry and manipulate information. So far, spintronics has been explored in metals and semiconductors. Magnetic molecules in principle enable radically new approaches in using the spin degree of freedom, but their incorporation in solid-state devices is a daunting task. In particular, the main challenge is to control their spin for storing and reading information. We propose to use electric fields and light for this purpose.Based on our recent breakthroughs in making nanoscale junctions of noble metals and graphene, we will fabricate and study planar spin transistors built up from individual magnetic molecules or nanoparticles. A key device feature is that electrodes are separated by a distance on the scale of the molecular object itself. This geometry allows for in-situ application of strong local electric fields as well as optical fields to modify magnetic states and hence influence the conductance.The objective of this proposal is to study how the electric conductance through single molecules and nanoparticles can be used to probe their magnetic properties and how external stimuli can control them. We will perform proof-of-principle experiments divided into four challenging tasks: 1) Study of quantum aspects of transport through single magnetic molecules and nanoparticles; 2) Room-temperature studies of molecular magnetism on the molecular scale; 3) Measurement of spin-polarized currents through molecular-scale magnetic junctions; and 4) Control of molecular magnetism by local electric and optical fields.By obtaining a detailed understanding of the interplay between molecular magnetism and transport we strive to establish new strategies towards in-situ spin-state control and the development of novel spintronic nanodevices. Dziedzina nauki engineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialstwo-dimensional nanostructuresgraphenenatural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicsspintronicsnatural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicssemiconductivitynatural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicsgeometry Program(-y) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Temat(-y) ERC-AG-PE3 - ERC Advanced Grant - Condensed matter physics Zaproszenie do składania wniosków ERC-2012-ADG_20120216 Zobacz inne projekty w ramach tego zaproszenia System finansowania ERC-AG - ERC Advanced Grant Instytucja przyjmująca TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT Wkład UE € 1 998 747,00 Adres STEVINWEG 1 2628 CN Delft Niderlandy Zobacz na mapie Region West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Delft en Westland Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kierownik naukowy Herre Van Der Zant (Prof.) Kontakt administracyjny Jose Van Vugt (Ms.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych Beneficjenci (1) Sortuj alfabetycznie Sortuj według wkładu UE Rozwiń wszystko Zwiń wszystko TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT Niderlandy Wkład UE € 1 998 747,00 Adres STEVINWEG 1 2628 CN Delft Zobacz na mapie Region West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Delft en Westland Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kierownik naukowy Herre Van Der Zant (Prof.) Kontakt administracyjny Jose Van Vugt (Ms.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych