In UNESCO’s International Year of Quantum, the QS Mini-Symposium invites abstracts showcasing cutting-edge research in quantum science and technology. The QS program highlights the latest advances in quantum science and applications, spanning material sciences, quantum technology, and diverse qubit modalities for computing and sensing. We seek contributions across a broad range of topics, including advancements in materials and surface engineering to enhance quantum device performance, developments in qubit modalities such as superconducting, spin, ion trap, and donor qubits, and innovations in quantum sensing and metrology, with devices like Nitrogen-Vacancy sensors, transition edge sensors, and superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors. We encourage submissions addressing the integration challenges and technological innovations in quantum systems, devices, and manufacturing, as well as quantum simulations and quantum-inspired technologies utilizing new computational methods incorporating quantum principles and machine learning. The symposium will highlight interdisciplinary applications bridging quantum technology with fields like vacuum technology, phononics, and electronic materials. The symposium will discuss quantum education initiatives and groundbreaking research happening at quantum user facilities and quantum information science centers, raising awareness of such resources and encouraging their use in advancing research. Poster sessions will provide emerging scientists with a platform to showcase their work through posters and flash talks, and they will have an opportunity to interact with established leaders in the field. Each session will feature talks from renowned subject matter experts such as Prof. Jason Petta, Dr. Jay Hendricks, Dr. Mollie Schwartz, Dr. Adam Schwartzberg, and numerous contributed discussions. This platform aims to help researchers leverage their traditional skills and shape their future in the exciting domain of quantum science. The symposium invites a global community of scholars from academia, national laboratories, nonprofits, and industry to explore innovative topics. We encourage all interested researchers to submit their abstracts and join us in shaping the future of quantum science and technology.
Areas of Interest: QS is seeking abstracts in the following areas:
Materials and Surface Engineering for Quantum: Advances in material synthesis and surface treatments enhancing quantum device performance.
Qubit Modalities in Quantum Computing: Discuss progress and challenges in superconducting, spin, ion trap, and donor qubits.
Quantum Sensing and Metrology: Highlight advances in quantum sensors like Nitrogen Vacancy centers, SNSPDs, and TESs.
Systems, devices, and manufacturing technologies: Explore integration challenges and innovations in quantum hardware development.
Quantum Education and User Facilities: Spotlight on educational and user facilities propelling quantum technologies.
Quantum Simulations and Technologies: Explore quantum-inspired technologies and computational methods.
Interdisciplinary Quantum Applications: Connect quantum technology with vacuum technology, phononics, and electronic materials.
Quantum Sci. & Tech Poster Sessions: Emerging scientists showcase research through presentations and flash talks.
QS1: Quantum Science and Technology Mini-Symposium Oral Session
Invited Speakers:
- Jerry Chow, IBM Quantum, “Quantum Keynote Lecture”
- Sophia Economou, Virginia Tech
- Jay Hendricks, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- David Pappas, Rigetti Computing
- Jason Petta, UCLA
- Mollie Schwartz, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- Adam Schwartzberg, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
QS2: Quantum Science and Technology Mini-Symposium Poster Session