Single-molecule magnets are able to store information through their magnetic anisotropy, making them very promising systems for memory applications. Now, femtosecond-laser-initiated molecular dynamics that modulate magnetic anisotropy have been observed, paving the way for operation on ultrafast timescales.
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Collet, E. Ultrafast control of anisotropy. Nat. Chem. 12, 429–430 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-020-0462-z
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