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Spin is a quantum property of fundamental particles such as electrons and protons. It can be probed by magnetic resonance techniques, giving useful information of its environment. It can also be manipulated and read out, thus acting like a processor for computation. For these various applications, spins need to be engineered for their specific purposes. We specialize in designing molecules with specific spin properties for cutting-edge applications.
Spin is a quantum property of fundamental particles such as electrons and protons. It can be probed by magnetic resonance techniques, giving useful information of its environment. It can also be manipulated and read out, thus acting like a processor for computation. For these various applications, spins need to be engineered for their specific purposes. We specialize in designing molecules with specific spin properties for cutting-edge applications.
Development of Novel MRI Contrast Agents
Development of Novel MRI Contrast Agents
We are working on the development of novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contrast agents with high efficacy and safety. Most clinical MRI contrast agents are based on coordination complexes of Gd, which pose safety hazard especially for patients with underlying kidney conditions. We are engineering transition metal complexes with large spin state and fast paramagnetic relaxation to be used as alternative contrast agents in MRI to detect abnormalities such as cancer.
High-Temperature Quantum Processor Based on Electron Spins
High-Temperature Quantum Processor Based on Electron Spins
We are also investigating the possibility of using electron spin(s) hosted in an appropriate molecular matrix for room-temperature quantum computation. Currently, the state-of-the-art quantum processors (qubits) are based on superconducting electrical junction or ultracold ions trapped by laser which are extremely sensitive, requiring an operation at ultracold temperature. On the other hand, room-temperature quantum coherence was observed for an electron spin hosted in an NV-centered diamond. We are designing appropriate molecules to host an electron spin so that spin-based qubits can function at high temperature and can be modularly manipulated.
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