Quantum Science and Technology
Quantum science is a key pillar of INL research in information and communication technologies. Our teams explore the fundamental properties of quantum systems and develop technologies that harness these phenomena for real-world applications — from quantum computing to quantum simulation and sensing.
Pioneering Research at the Quantum Frontier
INL’s multidisciplinary quantum research spans theoretical foundations, experimental physics, and engineering innovation. Our work contributes to the global effort to transform how information is processed, transmitted, and understood.
We also play a vital role in training the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers, hosting doctoral researchers and postdoctoral fellows from across the globe in an environment that encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration and international partnerships.
Quantum technologies are poised to transform computing, medicine, security, and numerous other fields. At INL, we are laying the scientific and technological foundations of this transformation — developing tools, understanding fundamental mechanisms, and training the next generation of quantum researchers.
Exploring novel properties of new low-dimensional and bio-inspired materials, as well as combinations and structures of these, both experimentally and theoretically, we are paving the way to:
- Design and study new instrumentation and methods enabling novel material/structure tailored with atomic precision,
- Explore new paradigms in computing technologies, such as neuromorphic computing based on spintronic devices and/or brain-inspired photonics and quantum computing based on photon Qubits.
- Develop technologies for quantum sensing, quantum imaging, and new materials and surfaces exhibiting non-trivial electronic or plasmonic properties, providing disruptive toolsets for the future.
