Controlling Anisotropy in the Presence of Magnetic Coupling in Molecular Magnets

The control of magnetic anisotropy and magnetic coupling are crucial to the design of devices utilizing molecular materials for both spintronic and quantum information processing. Generally, theoretical models and synthetic approaches exist for optimizing these parameters independently to a very high degree. However, design principles for either orthogonal or synergistic, predictable control of anisotropy and coupling are far more complex. This presentation will focus on our efforts to address the challenge of designing molecules that can effectively preserve the orientation and magnitude of their anisotropy upon introducing coupling interactions that necessarily alters the local crystal field.