Quantum Computing and Sensing Using Solid-State Systems
Over the past decades, research on quantum emitters in wide bandgap materials has evolved rapidly, driven by breakthroughs in fundamental quantum science and development of reliable, practical technologies particularly at room temperature. These advances have played a central role in progressing quantum computing, sensing, and communication technologies, complementing other physical platforms.
This Special Topic aims to highlight latest developments in quantum computing and sensing based on wide bandgap materials. We invite original research articles and comprehensive review papers covering, but not limited to, the following topics: qubit operation and control, single-photon sources, quantum magnetometry, quantum memories and repeaters, novel strategies for material growth, emerging color centers, photonic integration, and advanced sensing protocols for healthcare and biological applications.
Topics covered include, but are not limited to:
- Superconducting Qubits: Physics, Design, and Performance
- Semiconductor Spin Qubits in Quantum Dots and Donors
- Color Centers in Solids: From Diamond NV Centers to Beyond
- Topological Qubits and Exotic Solid-State States
- Hybrid Solid-State Quantum Systems and Nanophotonic Integration
- Quantum Control and Readout in Solid-State Devices
- Nanofabrication and Materials Challenges in Quantum Hardware
- Cryogenic Electronics and Control Infrastructure
- Integration with Classical and CMOS Technologies
- Spin-Based Quantum Sensors in Solids for Magnetometry, Thermometry, and
- Electrometry and Their Biological Applications
- Quantum Sensors for Materials, Geophysics, and Navigation
- Scalable Architectures for Solid-State Quantum Computing
- Interconnects, Crosstalk, and System-Level Design
- Distributed and Modular Solid-State Quantum Systems
- Macroscopic Quantum Systems and Phenomena
- Mechanical Quantum Bits and Cavity Optomechanics
Guest Editors:
Dr. Rajesh V Nair, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar India
Dr. Phani K. Peddibhotla, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal, India
Dr. Christophe Couteau, University of Technology of Troyes-UTT, France