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Area of Science:

  • Quantum physics
  • Molecular science
  • Quantum information science

Background:

  • The quantum behavior of many-body objects like organic molecules remains an open fundamental question.
  • While entanglement has been demonstrated in various systems (ions, atoms, superconductors, photons, quantum dots, NV-centers), it has not yet been achieved in molecules.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a generic theoretical protocol for achieving quantum entanglement between two organic molecules.
  • To explore the potential of organic molecules in quantum information processing technologies.

Main Methods:

  • Developing a theoretical protocol for entangling organic molecules.
  • Leveraging the properties of organic dye molecules with two-level energy structures and sharp emission lines.
  • Interfering photoluminescence spectra of organic molecules in principle.

Main Results:

  • A theoretical framework for generating quantum entanglement between two organic molecules has been established.
  • Identified specific organic dye molecules (e.g., dibenzoterrylene in anthracene) as suitable candidates.

Conclusions:

  • Organic molecules are promising candidates for quantum information processing due to their favorable quantum properties.
  • The proposed theoretical protocol offers a pathway to experimentally realize molecular entanglement, a significant step for quantum technologies.