Applications Based on Symmetry/Asymmetry in Quantum Mechanics
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 862
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry and asymmetry are crucial in quantum mechanics, as they define the properties and behaviors of quantum systems in a variety of physical domains. Symmetry plays a critical role in fields such as quantum control, quantum information, quantum sensing, quantum theory and quantum thermodynamics. Moreover, symmetry-protected topological phases and symmetry-breaking transitions are vital in understanding complex quantum phenomena. In fact, symmetry operations can provide insights into quantum coherence, entanglement, and quantum phase transitions. On the contrary, asymmetry often leads to interesting new effects, such as non-reciprocal transport, directional energy flow and increased sensitivity in quantum metrology. Symmetry can also be utilized in quantum optics, which is used to design photonic circuits.
This Special Issue, entitled “Applications Based on Symmetry/Asymmetry in Quantum Mechanics”, welcomes contributions that present theoretical advances, practical experiments, and computational techniques related to symmetry and asymmetry in quantum systems. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: symmetry-driven quantum control, quantum machine learning, the preparation of quantum states, quantum gates, and energy conservation in isolated and open quantum systems. We also welcome the submission of studies that explore symmetry-breaking phenomena and their impact on quantum technologies. The aim of this Special Issue is to advance our understanding of symmetry/asymmetry in quantum mechanics and their application in various fields.
Dr. Amine Jaouadi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- quantum symmetry and asymmetry
- symmetry breaking
- symmetry-driven quantum control
- quantum coherence
- quantum information and quantum gates
- quantum sensing
- quantum communication
- quantum machine learning
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