Affiliation:
1. Department of Chemistry “U. Schiff” and INSTM Research Unit University of Florence Via della Lastruccia 3–13 Sesto Fiorentino 50019 Italy
2. Department of Industrial Engineering” and INSTM Research Unit University of Florence Via Santa Marta 3 Firenze 50139 Italy
3. Department of Chemistry Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction and Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy Northwestern University Evanston IL 60208–3113 USA
Abstract
AbstractThe intrinsic quantum nature of molecules opens exciting opportunities for developing the field of quantum information science. In this context, porphyrins stand out as ideal building blocks for quantum technologies thanks to their unique optical and electrical properties as well as their capacity to accommodate metal atoms and ions. This review bridges the chemistry and physics of porphyrins, providing an overview of recent advances in porphyrin‐based molecular qubits. Starting from qubits, the review explores the potential of porphyrin units to combine, leading to the formation of quantum logic gates and hierarchical higher‐dimensional structures. Next, the exploitation of porphyrins' unique photophysical properties for realizing long‐lived high spin states is examined. These states are promising for the photogeneration of multi‐level systems and the optical initialization and control of molecular qubits. With a critical eye on the current state‐of‐the‐art, the review elucidates the future perspectives of porphyrins for advancing quantum technologies.
Funder
HORIZON EUROPE European Research Council
HORIZON EUROPE Framework Programme