Several novel effects upon electron and force induced processes on single molecules on Cu(111) surfaces are presented. Topics include:

-       Molecular “shooting” upon lateral manipulation of sexiphenyl molecules. A possible relation to the engines on atomic scale proposed by Porto et al. is discussed.

-       Various electron induced reversible isomerization reactions of azobenzene (Disperse Orange 3) single molecules and dimers opening routes towards molecular switches.

-        Identification of Chlorine-Nitrobenzene and electron induced isomerization.

-        Manipulation of and surface structuring with Hexabenzocoronene derivatives.

Vortragssprache: englisch