1. Optical Properties of Molecule-Based Magnets
J.L. Musfeldt, University of Tennessee
ACS PRF AC5
The relationship between applied magnetic field, local
structure, orbital overlap, and magnetic exchange is
investigated for the Ni4Mo12 molecular magnet.
Discovery of field-induced structural modification in
Ni4Mo12 molecular magnet material; field-induced
change in localized H2O wagging mode on the O
attached to Ni sites is particularly evident.
Consistent with our previous magneto-optics work
indicating a small change in the Ni2+ crystal field
environment at 30 T.
Broad, interdisciplinary training of students in materials spectroscopy
Close interaction and collaboration with materials design and theory groups
Experiments at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
High schoolers, undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers have been involved in these projects.
Schanck et al., Phys. Rev. B. 73, (2006).