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Area of Science:

  • Quantum computing
  • Molecular magnetism
  • Solid-state physics

Background:

  • Quantum bits (qubits) are essential for quantum computation.
  • Developing stable qubits with long coherence times, especially at higher temperatures, remains a significant challenge.
  • Transition metal complexes offer tunable properties for potential qubit applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate a vanadium complex as a potential qubit system.
  • To assess its coherence times and quantum properties at elevated temperatures.
  • To explore the potential for multiple quantum coherences within a single molecular system.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and characterization of a vanadium complex, [V(C8S8)3](2-).
  • Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy to analyze spin states and hyperfine coupling.
  • Transient nutation experiments to observe Rabi oscillations.

Main Results:

  • The vanadium complex demonstrated long coherence times (T2 = 1.2 μs at 80 K).
  • EPR spectra revealed multiple transitions due to electron-nuclear spin interactions.
  • Rabi oscillations were observed for multiple transitions, indicating distinct qubit candidates within the complex.

Conclusions:

  • Each hyperfine level pair within the vanadium complex acts as a potential qubit.
  • The study showcases a molecular approach to achieving scalability and addressability in electron spin qubits.
  • This work extends the observation of multiple quantum coherences from solid-state systems to coordination compounds.