
From Molecular Chirality to Petahertz Quantum Computing
Vít Svoboda entered the competition with a concept for using chiral (mirror-asymmetric) molecules to build ultrafast quantum computers. Instead of electricity and silicon, such devices would rely on light, quantum physics, and the distinct behavior of “left-handed” and “right-handed” molecules. His proposal outlines an entirely new computational paradigm that combines molecular structure, electron spin, light, and ultrafast optics.

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