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http://www.fom.nl/veldhoven The quantum and classical properties of spins on surfaces
The scanning tunneling microscope has been an extremely successful experimental tool because of its atomic-scale spatial resolution. In recent years this has been combined with the use of low temperatures, culminating in precise atom manipulation and spectroscopy with microvolt energy resolution. In this talk I will review recent developments in investigating the electronic and magnetic properties of atoms and small clusters of atoms on surfaces.
A large cluster of magnetic atoms behaves similar to a macroscopic magnetic particle: it's magnetization points along an easy-axis direction in space and magnetization reversal requires sufficient thermal energy to overcome a barrier. How many atoms does it take to create such a magnet? What are the properties of individual atoms on surfaces? Those are important questions for future technologies as well as for basic understanding of materials.
About the conference: Physics@FOM Veldhoven is a large congress that provides a topical overview of physics in the Netherlands. It is organised by the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) and takes place each year in January. Traditionally, young researchers are given the chance to present themselves and their work alongside renowned names from the Dutch and international physics community. The programme covers Light and matter, Atomic, molecular and optical physics, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Statistical physics and Soft condensed matter, Surfaces and interfaces, Physics of fluids, Subatomic physics, Plasma and fusion physics, and Strongly correlated systems.
http://www.fom.nl/veldhoven The quantum and classical properties of spins on surfaces
The scanning tunneling microscope has been an extremely successful experimental tool because of its atomic-scale spatial resolution. In recent years this has been combined with the use of low temperatures, culminating in precise atom manipulation and spectroscopy with microvolt energy resolution. In this talk I will review recent developments in investigating the electronic and magnetic properties of atoms and small clusters of atoms on surfaces.
A large cluster of magnetic atoms behaves similar to a macroscopic magnetic particle: it's magnetization points along an easy-axis direction in space and magnetization reversal requires sufficient thermal energy to overcome a barrier. How many atoms does it take to create such a magnet? What are the properties of individual atoms on surfaces? Those are important questions for future technologies as well as for basic understanding of materials.
About the conference: Physics@FOM Veldhoven is a large congress that provides a topical overview of physics in the Netherlands. It is organised by the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) and takes place each year in January. Traditionally, young researchers are given the chance to present themselves and their work alongside renowned names from the Dutch and international physics community. The programme covers Light and matter, Atomic, molecular and optical physics, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Statistical physics and Soft condensed matter, Surfaces and interfaces, Physics of fluids, Subatomic physics, Plasma and fusion physics, and Strongly correlated systems.
