Topic Editors

1. Department of Physics, College of Science, North China University of Technology, Beijing 100144, China
2. School of Energy Storage Science and Engineering, North China University of Technology, Beijing 100144, China 3. Beijing Laboratory of New Energy Storage Technology, Beijing 100144, China
Department of Physics, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, USA

Quantum Systems and Their Applications

Abstract submission deadline
15 December 2025
Manuscript submission deadline
28 February 2026
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Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

Unlike classical systems, quantum systems display properties such as superposition, entanglement, and wave-particle duality, leading to phenomena that defy our everyday intuition. These systems play a crucial role in modern physics and technology, forming the basis for quantum computing, cryptography, and advanced materials. Quantum systems are essential for exploring the fundamental nature of the universe and developing next-generation technologies. In this Topic, research areas may include (but are not limited to) quantum information, quantum computing, quantum simulation, quantum communication, quantum algorithm design with unitary and nonunitary operators, quantum cryptography and cybersecurity, open and dissipative quantum systems, non-Hermitian quantum systems with different symmetries, quantum-based new energy storage and quantum battery, quantum thermal dynamics and quantum statistics, and quantum computers for all real-world applications.

Prof. Dr. Chao Zheng
Prof. Dr. Jim Freericks
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • quantum science
  • quantum engineering
  • quantum technology
  • quantum information
  • quantum computing
  • quantum simulation
  • quantum communication
  • quantum information entropy
  • quantum algorithm design with unitary and nonunitary operators
  • quantum cryptography and cybersecurity
  • open and dissipative quantum systems
  • non-Hermitian quantum systems with different symmetries
  • quantum thermal dynamics and quantum statistics

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Entropy
entropy
2.1 4.9 1999 22.3 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Quantum Reports
quantumrep
- 3.3 2019 16.4 Days CHF 1400 Submit
Symmetry
symmetry
2.2 5.4 2009 17.3 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Universe
universe
2.5 4.3 2015 20.6 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Physics
physics
1.5 3.0 2019 33.5 Days CHF 1400 Submit

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