PhD: Synthesis of magnetoelectric spin triangles

Spin triangles are magnetic molecules predicted to display spin chirality, magnetoelectricity and protected quantum degrees of freedom. These characteristics could allow electric spin control and long spin coherence properties. In the past we have confirmed the magnetoelectric couplings in these molecules using EPR spectroscopy under electric fields, and we recently demonstrated spin-electric excitations through magneto-FIR spectroscopy. To expand the range and depth of these observations, we are looking to develop new molecules and study the effect of synthetic parameters and sample state (bulk, surface-deposited) on these properties. We are therefore looking for a doctoral candidate to undertake this project.