Magneto-optics and spectroscopy of molecular spin electronic devices and nanostructures

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The proposed research in Magneto-optics and Spectroscopy of Molecular Spin Electronic Devices and Nanostructures has broad implications for the science and technology of today and the future. Developing tools to understand how nanostructures and molecules interact with bulk materials, particularly electrodes, is critical to the success of almost any present day technology from sensors to photovoltaics. Research in the Steuerman group will revolve around improvement of molecular and nanoscale materials integration with a variety of electronic grade substrates, development of novel in situ probes for assessing device performance, and evaluation of new materials for electronics applications. Specifically, we will combine concepts and optical techniques from spin electronics with materials and devices from molecular electronics. To this end, we will explore the selection rules of new systems ranging from semiconducting nanowires to molecular monolayers. Additionally we will study how long quantum coherence can last in novel nanoscale materials. We are not in the race to build the next quantum computer, but we are looking for the materials that might make it to that finish line.