Nanotechnology Now Our NanoNews Digest Sponsors Home > Press > In new step toward quantum tech, scientists synthesize 'bright' quantum bits: Innovative step by Northwestern, UChicago scientists could boost computing, sensing Scientists have developed a way to synthesize tailor-made molecular qubits. Illustration courtesy of Daniel Laorenza, Northwestern University. Abstract: With their ability to harness the strange powers of quantum mechanics, qubits are the basis for potentially world-changing technologies--like powerful new types of computers or ultra-precise sensors. In new step toward quantum tech, scientists synthesize 'bright' quantum bits: Innovative step by Northwestern, UChicago scientists could boost computing, sensing Evanston, IL | Posted on December 10th, 2020