Spin molecules for data storage
Micro Proposal (€2,000)

In order to process information, the research field spintronic uses not only the electrical charge of electrons, but also their magnetic properties, the so-called "spin". This could provide the basis for smaller data storage and quantum computers. Humboldt Research Fellow Li explores variable spin states of molecules on surfaces. For a new class of magnetic, individual molecules based on chloroaluminium phthalocyanine (ClAlPc), he wants to investigate and control their magnetic properties and their interactions with surfaces.
chaoli@physik.uni-kiel.de