Quantum Memory Bits

Dr. Campbell has been thinking about quantum memory bits that operate at room temperature for quite some time. This was inspired by her work as a graduate student on Photosystem II and the oxygen evolving complex. This initial PSII and OEC studies led to studies of Mn-containing model compounds, many of which exhibited zero-field splitting. 

This research focuses on finding a zero-field splitting material that could be used as a non-volatile memory bit, based on the quantum properties of the electron spin and the interaction with the electronic and nuclear environment (essentially a Qubit).