New Advances in Quantum Optics and Optomechanics
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Optics and Lasers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: optical qcl; optical laser
Interests: quantum optics; integrated quantum photonics; fiber-optic and free-space quantum cryptography; interferometric optical spatial multiplexing
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Dear Colleagues,
In this Special Issue, we delve into the rapidly advancing and intrinsically fascinating fields of quantum optics and optomechanics. These domains, at the intersection of fundamental physics and technological innovation, are reshaping our understanding of light–matter interactions at the quantum level and opening new pathways for applications across quantum information science, sensing, and precision measurement.
Quantum optics explores the quantum behavior of light and its interaction with matter, while optomechanics investigates the coupling between optical fields and mechanical motion, often at micro- or nanoscale regimes. Recent breakthroughs—from the generation of non-classical light states to the coherent control of mechanical systems—highlight the transformative potential of these research areas. Progress in materials science, nanofabrication, and quantum control is enabling experimental and theoretical advances with profound implications for both foundational studies and practical implementations.
This Special Issue invites original research articles, short communications, and comprehensive reviews that address cutting-edge developments in quantum optics and optomechanics. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and showcasing innovative approaches, we aim to contribute to the growing body of knowledge that will define the future of quantum technologies.
Dr. Paolo Vezio
Prof. Dr. Jesús Liñares Beiras
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- • quantum optics
- • optomechanics
- • cavity quantum electrodynamics
- • squeezed light
- • quantum sensing
- • quantum state control
- • photon–phonon interaction
- • hybrid quantum systems
- • quantum information
- • macroscopic quantum phenomena
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