Quantum Communication and Quantum Information
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Quantum Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
Interests: quantum optics; quantum key distribution; quantum foundations; quantum metrology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue on Quantum Communication and Quantum Information, an area at the intersection of physics, engineering, and information science that is rapidly transforming secure communication and computational paradigms. The principles of quantum mechanics have paved the way for revolutionary technologies such as quantum cryptography, quantum computing, and quantum networks, with profound implications for cybersecurity, data processing, and computation. Alongside these applied advancements, foundational research in quantum mechanics, quantum nonlocality, and the nature of quantum information continues to challenge our understanding of reality and influence the development of emerging quantum technologies. As both experimental and theoretical approaches evolve, it is essential to explore the interplay between fundamental quantum principles and real-world applications.
This Special Issue aims to bring together theoretical and experimental advances in quantum communication, quantum information processing, and the fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics. We encourage submissions that explore practical implementations of quantum technologies, as well as theoretical studies that deepen our understanding of quantum information theory and the foundational principles of quantum mechanics. The scope of this issue aligns with the journal's focus on electronics, communication systems, and emerging quantum technologies, providing a platform for novel research that contributes to the development and integration of quantum systems into real-world applications. Our goal is to compile a high-quality collection of at least 10 articles, which may also be published in book form if this number is reached. Suggested themes and article types for submissions:
In this Special Issue, original research articles and review papers are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Quantum key distribution (QKD) and secure communication
- Quantum cryptographic protocols and post-quantum security
- Quantum networks, quantum internet architectures, and distributed quantum computing
- Quantum teleportation and entanglement-based communication
- Quantum error correction, fault tolerance, and quantum information storage
- Quantum information theory and algorithm development
- Hardware implementations of quantum communication and computation
- Hybrid classical-quantum communication systems
- Foundations of quantum mechanics, quantum nonlocality, and contextuality
- Theoretical aspects of quantum information and its implications for physics
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Alice Meda
Guest Editor
Dr. Salvatore Virzì
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- quantum communication
- quantum information theory
- quantum cryptography
- quantum key distribution (QKD)
- quantum networks
- quantum entanglement
- quantum error correction
- foundations of quantum mechanics
- quantum computing and algorithms
- quantum nonlocality and contextuality
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