| Abstract Scope |
Current quantum computing technologies face two major challenges: the need for extreme operating conditions and a large device footprint. Notably, cryogenic cooling accounts for approximately 90% of the total cost of a quantum computing system. Our research aims to develop room-temperature molecular quantum computing by harnessing organic molecules and DNA nanotechnology. Conjugated organic molecules, commonly known as dyes, possess unique electronic and optical properties that enable them to absorb and emit light. When aggregated, these dyes exhibit exciton delocalization and quantum coherence even at ambient temperatures, making them promising candidates for quantum computing applications. To control dye orientation and aggregation, we employ DNA self-assembly as a programmable nanoscale scaffold. This presentation will highlight the integration of AI, computational modeling, and experimental approaches in the rational design of dye–DNA architectures tailored for desired quantum properties and performance. |