Molecules for Spin Devices

Molecular electronics [1] aims to use molecules as building blocks for the fabrication of electronic components—diodes, switches, transistors, and the like. At the heart of this idea is the possibility of synthesizing organic molecules with tailored properties, manipulating their electronic structure and optimizing their binding to different surfaces. Devices as small as a few molecules might lead to substantial size reduction in electronics, providing a possible solution for extending Moore’s law beyond the anticipated limits of conventional integrated circuits [2].