Signatures of molecular magnetism in single-molecule transport spectroscopy

Nano Lett. 2006 Sep;6(9):2014-20. doi: 10.1021/nl061212i.

Abstract

We report single-molecule-transistor measurements on devices incorporating magnetic molecules. By studying the electron-tunneling spectrum as a function of magnetic field, we are able to identify signatures of magnetic states and their associated magnetic anisotropy. A comparison of the data to simulations also suggests that sequential electron tunneling may enhance the magnetic relaxation of the magnetic molecule.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation
  • Electric Conductivity
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electron Transport
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Magnetics*
  • Materials Testing
  • Microelectrodes*
  • Models, Chemical*
  • Models, Molecular*
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Transistors, Electronic*