The chapter “Magnetism of low‐dimensional metallic structures” reviews experiments on the
magnetism of surface‐supported low‐dimensional structures of 3d metals. Controlling the …

The goal of my thesis was to understand, design and modify the properties of surfaces as a
whole, as well as of surface-supported atoms and molecules. This way I discovered exciting …

The award, an “Olivier Kahn Medal”, designed by La Monnaie de Paris, comes with a prize
of 10,000 Euros (US $18,000), that can be used for research or to participate in major …

Leiden University–Current address: NIST, Gaithersburg (MD), USA n 1956, IBM introduced
the 305 RAMAC data processing computer. The machine, shown in Fig. 1, was so big that it …

This thesis reports on the magnetism of low coordinated Fe and Co atoms in different
chemical and electronic environments. The objective of this research was to contribute to the …

Single atoms and molecules constitute the ultimate spatial limit for magnetic data storage,
quantum information units, quantum sensors and spintronic devices. Recently …

This chapter is intended for readers approaching magnetism and magnetics without a
substantial knowledge of the subject matter and/or looking for a summary account of its …

Molecular magnets hint at a promising future in information technology applications because
of their interesting quantum and magnetic properties in the bulk. If these molecules are to be …

Full text: The control of the geometric, electronic, and magnetic properties of atomic-scale
nanostructures is a prerequisite for the understanding and fabrication of new materials and …

The use of magnetic molecules in molecular spintronics devices and as components of
quantum computers are two challenging perspectives that nowadays are boosting the field …