Electronic switches on the molecular scale
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 09:00
in Physics & Chemistry
A molecular electronic switch is a junction created from individual molecules that can alternate between two or more stable states, making the switch act as a conductor or an insulator. These switches show promise for future applications in molecular electronics where individual molecules or molecular complexes act as electronic components. However, developing a working, reversible and repeatable molecular electronic switch on the molecular scale remains a challenging task.