Solid State Systems for Quantum Information Processing

Quantum Information Processing (QIP) uses the principles of quantum mechanics to process and transmit information, thus aims at revolutionizing the way of dealing with an overwhelming amount of data humankind is currently facing.

Conventional silicon-based technology, that made possible computers and smartphones, exhausts its potential for further miniaturization of the information-processing components. Nevertheless, the developed high-volume fabrication processes, such as complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, remain a powerful asset. If harnessed with quantum functionalities, the solid-state systems promise to become a major industrialized platform for information processing.

For this reason, the solid-state QIP is one of the most rapidly developing fields of Quantum Science and Technology. The current academic focus is on small solid-state hybrid systems integrating quantum dots, spin ensembles, resonators and Josephson junctions, which can perform elementary processing and communication of quantum information.

A few quantum computing scale-ups, such as a UK-based Quantum Motion Technology Ltd, tackle the problem of scalability towards building a large array of qubits for full-tolerant quantum computations. Behind the above worldwide efforts is the work of leading quantum theorists in the field.  

The aim of this workshop is to bring the leading scientists working in the field of solid-state systems for QIP to learn about the recent trends in this hypo-active research field, to introduce the OIST Ceneter for Quantum Technologies and the research of its current members, and to engage in discussions to establish a platform for possible future collaborations.

The workshop is organized by three OIST PIs who lead internationally recognized theoretical (Bill Munro) and experimental (Denis Konstantinov and Yuimaru Kubo) research on hybrid quantum systems, thus ensuring the selection of the distinguished invited speakers representing this diverse field.

Workshop website: https://www.oist.jp/conference/solid-state-systems-quantum-information-processing

OIST is deeply committed to the advancement of women in science, in Japan and worldwide. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.