# PPPL describes molecular-cluster method for screening diamond qubit defects

> Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory described a computational method for evaluating diamond-based quantum materials on October 13. It treats a cluster of 16–30 atoms around a defect as an isolated molecule, allowing established quantum-chemistry tools to be applied.

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Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory described a computational method for evaluating diamond-based quantum materials on October 13. It treats a cluster of 16–30 atoms around a defect as an isolated molecule, allowing established quantum-chemistry tools to be applied.

Researchers report using the approach to model responses to light and microwave pulses and identify promising boron- and oxygen-based defects. This is computational assessment of qubit candidates, not the announcement of a completed multi-qubit computer or commercial quantum sensor.

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Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory described a computational method for evaluating diamond-based quantum materials on October 13. It treats a cluster of 16–30 atoms around a defect as an isolated molecule, allowing established quantum-chemistry tools to be applied.

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| 2026-10-13 | PPPL describes molecular-cluster method for screening diamond qubit defects | Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory described a computational method for evaluating diamond-based quantum materials on October 13. It treats a cluster of 16–30 atoms around a defect as an isolated molecule, allowing established quantum-chemistry tools to be applied. | occurred |

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- [Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory](<https://www.newswise.com/articles/creating-the-technology-of-the-future-quantum-chemistry-unlocks-new-possibilities>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-13)

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