Quantum Computing and Quantum Machine Learning for Nanomaterials Design and Discovery

Dear Colleagues,

Quantum computing and simulations play a central role in quantum information science (QIS), and several quantum computers have already been used to model physical, electronic, chemical, vibrational, and optical properties of atoms, molecules, and materials. In this context, developing quantum algorithms with an accurate and efficient computation of materials (molecules, 2D materials, nanomaterials, etc.) and devices (quantum sensors, field effect transistors, spintronics, etc.) is one of the most important outstanding problems. In addition, quantum machine learning explores how quantum algorithms can enable machine learning to become faster and more robust, towards the design and discovery of quantum materials and devices. The current Special Issue covers all manuscripts utilizing quantum computing simulations and algorithms, and quantum machine learning to understand, design and discover novel and high-performance nanomaterials, quantum materials, and quantum devices. We welcome the submission of all studies dealing with quantum computing and quantum machine learning in materials design and discovery. In addition, it is understood that quantum computers have limitations with respect to qubit availability and noise, therefore, papers that explore and benchmark how the current quantum algorithms can perform under these limitations or that propose new theoretical methods that may overcome these limitations considering hardware improvements are also welcome.

Dr. Ali Ramazani
Dr. Yuhua Duan
Prof. Dr. Veera Sundararaghavan
Guest Editors

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