Exploiting Symmetry in Quantum Computing, Materials, and Devices
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Quantum Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 625
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Interests: quantum field theory; quantum computing; mathematical physics; game theory
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Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry plays a fundamental role in understanding, describing, and controlling various systems, influencing their physical behavior, computational efficiency, and material properties. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research that explores how symmetry principles can be harnessed to design, optimize, and interpret phenomena in quantum computing, quantum materials, and quantum-enabled devices.
Key topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Symmetry-based approaches in quantum algorithms and error correction;
- Group theory and topological symmetry in quantum materials;
- Exploiting time-reversal, spatial, and gauge symmetries in device architectures;
- Quantum phase transitions and symmetry breaking mechanisms;
- Symmetry-guided modeling and simulation for qubit control and coherence;
- Novel materials exhibiting quantum or topological symmetry effects;
- Applications of symmetry in spintronics, photonics, and superconducting systems;
- Modeling the behavior of matter at various densities;
- Symmetry breaking in systems or materials.
By integrating theoretical, computational, and experimental perspectives, this collection encourages contributions that reveal new insights into how symmetry governs quantum behavior across scales—from fundamental physics to applied technologies. The Special Issue serves as a platform for advancing symmetry-driven strategies that accelerate the development of next-generation quantum systems and devices.
Prof. Dr. Jan Sładkowski
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- quantum symmetry
- symmetry breaking
- topological materials
- quantum algorithms
- group theory in quantum systems
- qubit coherence control
- quantum phase transitions
- symmetry-guided device engineering
- spintronics and photonics
- quantum materials design
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