Chirality is omnipresent in nature, bridging magnetic and molecular spin phenomena. At the core of this connection lies the chiral-induced spin selectivity (CISS) effect, describing the highly efficient generation of spin polarized currents in chiral molecules. Despite extensive experimental evidence, the underlying mechanisms of CISS remain debated. Here, we explore how chirality is directly linked to the intrinsic magnetic moments in molecules and how molecular design can be harnessed to control spin phenomena at hybrid chiral molecule magnetic interfaces. Prof. Angela Wittman's findings pave a pathway towards functional "chiralitronic" devices – turning a fundamental puzzle into a technological opportunity.
| When? | 15.10.2026 11:00 - 12:00 |
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| Online | |
| Where? | PER 18 Auditorium Chemin des Verdiers 4, 1700 Fribourg |
| speaker | Prof. Angela Wittmann, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany |
| Contact | Adolphe Merkle Institute John Abendroth john.abendroth@unifr.ch Chemin des Verdiers 4 1700 Fribourg +41 26 300 9254 |
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