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Molecular Magnets

A long-lasting phase

The future of quantum computing relies on keeping information in quantum spin phases. A study of molecular nanomagnets shows that their dephasing time may be more suitable than previously thought.

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Figure 1: Structure of the molecular nanomagnet.
Figure 2: Interconnecting molecular nanomagnets.

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Wernsdorfer, W. A long-lasting phase. Nature Mater 6, 174–176 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat1852

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