A Triple-Site Gd3 Carborane Metal-Organic Framework toward Scalable Quantum Computing

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) incorporating arrays of molecular spin qubits (quMOFs) offer a promising pathway toward scalable quantum computing. In this work, we introduce a novel quMOF, {[(Gd)3(mCB-L)4(NO3)(DMF)x]n·Solv}, constructed with a carborane linker and Gd(III) ions at three distinct coo...

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Autores: Bartolomé, Elena, Li, Xiao-Bao, Arauzo, Ana, Luzón, Javier, García Rubio, Inés, Giner Planas, José
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/396519
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/396519
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/105008582603
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Carborane-linker
Metal−organic framework
Gadolinium
Lanthanide
Quantum computing
Qudit
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Sumario:Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) incorporating arrays of molecular spin qubits (quMOFs) offer a promising pathway toward scalable quantum computing. In this work, we introduce a novel quMOF, {[(Gd)3(mCB-L)4(NO3)(DMF)x]n·Solv}, constructed with a carborane linker and Gd(III) ions at three distinct coordination sites. We thoroughly characterize its magneto-thermal properties using dc/ac magnetometry, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, X-ray magnetic circular dichroism, and heat capacity measurements. The quantum computing potential is demonstrated through ab initio calculations and pulsed electron paramagnetic resonance on GdY-diluted analogues, revealing Tm= 0.7 μs and Rabi oscillations persisting up to 50 K. Each of the three isolated Gd(i) sites in GdY-MOFs functions as an 8-level qudit, accessible via X-band transitions. Notably, the triple-site Gd3 quMOF provides an unprecedented qudit with d = (2S + 1)3 = 512 states, capable of encoding up to 9 qubits, marking a significant advance in the scalability of molecular-based quantum computing systems.