Integrated Quantum Photonic Chips
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A：Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 101
Special Issue Editor
Interests: integrated photonics; quantum photonics; nano-opto-electro-mechanical systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue named “Integrated Quantum Photonic Chips” focuses on the development and application of photonic integrated circuits as robust and scalable platforms for quantum technologies. By leveraging the integration of quantum photonic components on chip-scale platforms, this Special Issue addresses key challenges in realizing practical quantum information processing, communication, and sensing systems.
This Special Issue explores innovative advancements in areas such as
- Integrated Quantum Light Sources: the development of on-chip sources of single photons, entangled pairs, and squeezed states to enable compact and efficient quantum devices.
- Quantum State Control and Manipulation: techniques for the precise and scalable control of quantum states using integrated waveguides, resonators, and non-linear optical components.
- High-Performance Quantum Detectors: on-chip integration of low-noise, high-efficiency photon detectors for advanced quantum measurements.
- Scalable Fabrication Methods: innovations in scalable fabrication techniques such as atomic layer deposition, hybrid integration, and lithography for producing high-performance quantum photonic devices.
- Applications and Implementations: use cases for integrated photonic chips in quantum communication, quantum key distribution, quantum computing, and quantum sensing.
This Special Issue invites contributions from leading researchers and practitioners, aiming to advance the integration of quantum photonics into practical and scalable systems. By addressing the technical and scientific challenges of integration, this Special Issue seeks to bridge the gap between laboratory demonstrations and real-world applications, fostering the next generation of quantum-enabled technologies.
Dr. Xiaoyan Zhou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- quantum photonic circuits
- integrated quantum light sources
- quantum state manipulation
- quantum detectors
- scalable quantum fabrication
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