The present thesis is concerned with the growth of nanostructures on well-defined metal
substrates. Four experimental chapters address various effects, which occur upon …

In this thesis, the magnetic properties of self-assembled 3d and 4d metal nano-structures
supported on surfaces have been investigated. The atomic coordination within the nano …

The digitalization of our society has advanced at an almost frightening pace during the last
decades. The cause lies in the continuous progress in semiconductor technology and nano …

Understanding science at the interface is becoming increasingly important as technologies
transition towards a new era of non-classical electronics. In order to exploit the special …

A detailed report on the X-ray Magnetic Circular Dichroism (XMCD) investigation of
monolayers of Mn12-based single molecule magnets (SMMs) deposited on gold Au (111) is …

Recent advances in nanoscience have raised interest in the minimum bit size required for
classical information storage. This bit size is determined by the necessity for bistability with …

Individual atoms and small atomic clusters are model systems that are widely studied due to
their potential use in the field of electronic and spintronic devices. These units can exhibit …

Due to the wealth and the tuneability of their properties, molecular materials stand out as a
possible answer to the needs for innovative technologies. The ensemble of magnetic …