Molecules for Quantum Technologies

Molecules provide a versatile and controllable platform for developing quantum technologies. Their internal structure enables long-lived states, strong and coherent interactions with light, and chemically tunable properties that can be tailored for applications in sensing, networking, and information processing. Despite rapid progress across various subdisciplines of molecular science, the field remains in an early stage toward realizing molecules as reliable quantum resources. Key challenges, including decoherence, qubit addressability, system integration, predictive modeling, and molecular design, must be addressed through coordinated efforts spanning
chemistry, physics, and quantum engineering.

The seminar “Molecules for Quantum Technology” will leverage this moment to bring together experimental physicists, chemists, and theorists around a common agenda: identifying the central limiting factors and developing strategies to transform molecular platforms into robust quantum resources. Beyond presenting recent research advances, it will establish a shared vocabulary, foster cross-disciplinary engagement, outline a roadmap for the community, and actively integrate early-career researchers into the emerging molecular quantum technology field.

The conference language will be English. The Wilhelm and Else Heraeus-Foundation bears the cost of full-board accommodation for all participants.