Oberflächlich geschaltet: Verschiedene Spinzustände einzelner Moleküle an Oberflächen lassen sich gezielt schalten und für unterschiedliche Anwendungen nutzen.

Summary: Switched on surfaces Molecular spin switches have been known for almost a hundred years. Their response to various excitations and the physical properties that can be changed by switching make them attractive for a wide range of applications. Recently, it became possible to manipulate individual molecules in a controlled manner in order to understand the influence of the local environment on switching. The interdisciplinary collaboration between chemistry and physics allows spin switches based on different mechanisms to be designed, synthesized and tested on surfaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]