Exploring the Potential of Opto-Mechanics and Spin-Mechanics for Quantum Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

Hybrid systems are of paramount importance regarding the development of quantum technologies. In this direction, hybrid systems containing the elements of opto-mechanics (OM) or spin-mechanics (SM) become very attractive in realizing quantum tasks. Some time ago, OM and SM became emerging areas at the interface of fields such as quantum optics and information, mesoscopic physics, photonics, magnetism, etc., focusing on fundamental and applied research. In the fundamental direction, they play an important role in bringing the laws of quantum mechanics closer to the macroscopic world, such as through providing evidence of quantum properties with macroscopic systems to study the foundations of quantum mechanics. In addition, the OM and SM systems have become attractive for studies related to the gravitational effects, searching for bridges to interconnect the two important theories of modern physics: quantum mechanics and general relativity. In the context of applied research, there are innumerable possibilities for applications: for example, to improve the protocols of metrology, sensing and precision, or to develop new techniques and technologies for quantum information and communications, gravitational physics, nanophotonics, biology, etc.

This Special Issue of Photonics entitled “Exploring the Potential of Opto-Mechanics and Spin-Mechanics for Quantum Technologies” invites original works and short review articles considering any topic related to OM and SM that is a part of theoretical or experimental research. Submissions will be peer reviewed, according to the common procedure for publishing.

Dr. Vitalie Eremeev
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Photonics is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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