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  • Quantum information science
  • Molecular magnetism
  • Materials science

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  • Molecular quantum bits (qubits) are explored for quantum computing applications.
  • Copper(II) and Vanadium(IV) ions have shown long coherence times.
  • High-spin ions offer potential for encoding additional quantum information.
  • Optical readout for molecular qubits is desirable for single-qubit addressing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the quantum properties of a high-spin chromium(III) complex.
  • To explore the potential of chromium(III) ions for molecular quantum bits.
  • To assess the feasibility of optical readout for molecular qubits.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and characterization of the chromium(III) complex [Cr(ddpd)2]3+.
  • Measurement of coherence times using advanced spectroscopic techniques.
  • Investigation of optical properties and their correlation with quantum states.

Main Results:

  • The chromium(III) complex [Cr(ddpd)2]3+ exhibits a high spin state (S = 3/2).
  • Coherence times up to 8.4(1) μs were achieved, significantly longer than other chromium(III) compounds.
  • Optical readout or manipulation of the quantum state was not achieved.

Conclusions:

  • High-spin chromium(III) complexes are promising candidates for molecular quantum bits.
  • The demonstrated coherence times are competitive for quantum information processing.
  • Further research is required to enable optical control and readout of these molecular qubits.