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Computing Inside a Single Molecule Using Atomic Scale Technologies

Objective

In 3 years, Pico-inside will develop (1) the architecture, (2) the atomic scale technology and (3) the chemistry to explore and quantify intramolecular resources for integrating much more than a single logic gate inside a single molecule.

Five very recent breakthroughs are fully exploited by Pico-Insiders. (1) The theoretical demonstration that intramolecular quantum evolution based on the non-stationary mixing of large molecule quantum states can perform digital operations. (2) The new intramolecular mesh and node circuit rules for large molecules whose internal chemical structure is similar to a standard electronic circuit architecture. (3) The experimental demonstration that the electronic contact between a single molecular wire and its contacting atomic pad requires 0.05 nm precision. (4) The atomic resolution now obtained by a non-contact UHV-AFM on insulating surfaces and by low temperature UHV-STM on insulator on metal systems. (5) the progresses of organic chemists to design and synthesise large multi-functional molecules adapted to surface performances at the atomic scale.

Pico-Inside integrates the necessary groups to explore new architecture concepts with Fujitsu Europe. LT-UHV-STM and NC-UHV AFM offer a complete and true access to the atomic scale for interconnects with IBM and Omicron. This includes nano-stencil contact experiments, the necessary chemistry labs task force and the required theoretical group to support the architecture, the molecular design and the analysis of Pico-Inside nanoscale experiences. This integration is completed by a true will to create and diffuse original roadmaps to a large community around Pico-Inside towards mono-molecular computing and atomic scale technologies.

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CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS)
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29 Rue J. Marvig
31055 TOULOUSE
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