Quantum Information—Dedicated to Professor Gilles Brassard on the Occasion of His 70th Birthday
A special issue of Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300). This special issue belongs to the section "Quantum Information".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editors
2. CAS Center for Excellence in Quantum Information and Quantum Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
3. Hefei National Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
Interests: quantum foundations; quantum communication; quantum computing
2. Centre for Quantum Technologies, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Interests: quantum cryptography; quantum computation
Interests: quantum information; quantum control and metrology; nonlinear quantum optics; algorithmic quantum simulation
2. CAS Center for Excellence in Quantum Information and Quantum Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
3. Hefei National Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
Interests: quantum information; quantum communication; quantum sensing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Professor Gilles Brassard’s visionary work has fundamentally established the cornerstone of modern quantum information science. His seminal contributions—including the co-invention of quantum cryptography (notably the BB84 protocol), quantum teleportation, entanglement distillation, and the development of information theoretical security frameworks—have successfully transformed abstract quantum principles into practical and powerful technologies. By seamlessly connecting profound theoretical concepts with experimental feasibility, his research has not only defined but also continuously propelled the entire field forward, inspiring generations of researchers and shaping the trajectory of quantum information research.
This Special Issue, dedicated in honour of Professor Brassard’s 70th birthday, aims to assemble a collection of invitation-only, high-quality articles that reflect the remarkable breadth, depth, and enduring influence of his scientific legacy. Topics of interest encompass, but are not limited to:
- Quantum cryptography and key establishment
- Device-independent quantum information processing
- Quantum communication and networks
- Quantum entanglement and nonlocality
- Quantum algorithms and computational foundations
- Quantum teleportation and remote state preparation
- Quantum randomness generation and certification
- Intersections of quantum information and cryptography
- Quantum foundations
- Quantum networks and the future of secure communications
The Special Issue welcomes submissions of comprehensive reviews, perspectives, and tutorial papers that not only synthesize recent advances but also critically engage with the intellectual heritage of Professor Brassard's seminal work. Original research articles presenting landmark results and demonstrating substantial potential impact are also strongly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Jian-Wei Pan
Prof. Dr. Artur Ekert
Prof. Dr. Barry C. Sanders
Prof. Dr. Feihu Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- quantum communication
- quantum algorithms
- quantum repeaters
- quantum network
- quantum foundations
- quantum random number generation
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