DNA Assembly of Dye Aggregates—A Possible Path to Quantum Computing
Bernard Yurke
Abstract
Abstract DNA-based self-assembly enables the programmable arrangement of matter on a molecular scale. It holds promise as a means with which to fabricate high technology products. DNA-based self-assembly has been used to arrange chromophores (dye molecules) covalently linked to DNA to form Förster resonant energy transfer and exciton-based devices. Here we explore the possibility of making coherent exciton information processing devices, including quantum computers. The focus will be on describing the chromophore arrangements needed to implement a complete set of gates that would enable universal quantum computation.
Topics & Concepts
ChromophoreDNA computingQuantum computerExcitonQuantumDNAComputationNanotechnologyComputer sciencePhysicsMaterials scienceChemistryQuantum mechanicsAlgorithmBiochemistryAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesQuantum-Dot Cellular AutomataQuantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture