IOPP Quantum

NANO is specifically seeking research in #QuantumPhenomena and technology. This section of the journal covers experimental and theoretical aspects of materials, devices and systems where quantum physics plays an essential role.

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Diagram showing a quantum network with nodes connected by fiber and free-space links, including satellites linking distant nodes.

Quantum entanglement remains one of the most striking features of quantum mechanics. This special issue, honouring Professor Ryszard Horodecki, explores the state of the art and open questions.
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Atomic structure and electronic band diagrams showing p orbital contributions in a hexagonal lattice material.

Did you know orbital angular momentum can drive nontrivial topology in insulating systems? Discover this breakthrough in an open-access article by Yueh-Ting Yao et al.: “Orbital topology induced orbital Hall effect in two-dimensional insulators”
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🔬A new lab‑scale momentum microscopy tool for micro‑ARPES studies of van der Waals materials. Built for precise microscale band‑structure mapping, it provides rapid feedback for materials discovery and screening for device integration.

Read more here: doi.org/10.1088/2633-4356/ae2db3

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In this work @fitzlab22.bsky.social present a novel way to measure and control two level system defects in materials at any stage of fabrication opening new possibilities for defect-aware fabrication of superconducting circuits & quantum materials

iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2633-4356/ae2b43

🔬 Lab-scale momentum microscopy for micro-ARPES

Opening doors for high-resolution electronic structure mapping in #2DMaterials without large-scale facilities. ✨

📌 Part of our #MQT Focus Issue on #VanderWaalsMaterials for #QuantumTechnologies – still time to submit! 📝

👉 doi.org/10.1088/2633...

Image taken from open access paper showing Figure 2. (a) Armchair-edge energy band with the orbital texture ⟨Lˆz⟩. (b) Edge Lˆz-feature spectrum. (c) Orbital (blue line) and spin (red line) Hall conductivity as a function of the chemical potential in monolayer blue phosphorene.

Did you know orbital angular momentum can drive nontrivial topology in insulating systems? Discover this breakthrough in an open-access article by Yueh-Ting Yao et al.: “Orbital topology induced orbital Hall effect in two-dimensional insulators”.
📚Read it here: https://ow.ly/ZG4850XTu6W

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Researchers have confirmed that hBN films grown by MOCVD, CVD, and MBE are viable for quantum sensing. This finding, which holds for films down to 3nm, lays important groundwork for future wafer-scale 2D quantum devices.

Read here: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2633-4356/ae1edf

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⚡New research from a team from Sandia National Labs reviews how "areal TFETs” are promising to overcome the limits of conventional transistors. They dive into 2D materials, III-V & group-IV approaches, plus modeling strategies to make these devices practical

Read: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...

🌡️New research from Drimmer et al. Exploring how growth temperature affects niobium thin films for superconducting circuits, identifying an optimal temperature to reduce TLS and quasiparticle losses—boosting quantum device performance.

Read: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2633-4356/ae1347

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💻Exciting research from Joel Q Grim et al. Exploring advances in photonic quantum science, focusing on integrating solid-state light sources on photonic chips for scalable quantum networks and tuning emitters.

Read here: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2633-4356/ae0dd9

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⚡Exciting research from Colin J Riggert et al. Showing all-vdW gate stacks (hBN + graphite) enable clean quantum transport in non-vdW materials. InSb nanoribbons exhibit low hysteresis, quantized conductance & ballistic transport.

Read more: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2633-4356/ae09e7

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⚛️Exciting new research from Mathijs G C Mientjes et al. Finding nanoflakes can reliably proxy nanowires for studying topological surface states - paving the way for tuning properties via growth optimization!

Read more here: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2633-4356/ae10fd

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New letter in Quantum Science and Technology @iopp-quantum.bsky.social with Josey Stevens:

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Happy anniversary to QST!🎉

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of QST, we've put together an infographic marking the major milestones since launch, as well as a collection to showcase some highlights of our first 10 years ✨

Explore the collection here: iopscience.iop.org/journal/2058...

A huge congratulations to IOP Fellow John Clarke FInstP FRS, and his colleagues Michel Devoret and John Martinis!! 🤩

IOP Publishing is proud to have published the following papers by this year’s Nobel Prize winners in Physics ✨

IOP Publishing and @instituteofphysics.bsky.social jointly celebrate IOP Fellow John Clarke, alongside colleagues Michel Devoret and John Martinis for winning the 2025 #NobelPrize in #Physics for their pioneering work in quantum science and technology!⚛️

Read our full response here: lnkd.in/eFCMzF9S

Excited to share our new article: “Quantum algorithm for vibronic dynamics: case study on singlet fission solar cell design”, now published in Quantum Science and Technology!

📜 Paper: doi.org/10.1088/2058...
📝 Blog post overview: pennylane.ai/blog/2025/02...

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Celebrate 100 Years of Quantum! 🎉

Join @physicsworld.bsky.social and the @instituteofphysics.bsky.social this November at the Royal Institution, London, for a two-day deep dive into the past, present & future of quantum science. ⚛️

🔗Read more and register here: physicsworld.com/a/be-a-part-...

📢You're invited to IOP's community celebration of 100 years of quantum! ✨

Speakers will revisit foundational breakthroughs, while charting the evolution of quantum theory and will look to the future of quantum tech and its expanding role in society.

Register here: iop.eventsair.com/qst2025/

🚀 Are you an early-career quantum researcher with a talent for explaining complex ideas?

Submit your tutorial along with a short video abstract for a chance to win the MQT Best Tutorial Video Award, recognizing clarity, creativity, and impact.

🔗 Learn more: iopscience.iop.org/collections/...

💎 Exciting new fabrication method from @qutech.bsky.social for patterning single-crystal diamond devices using laser-cutting, which holds great promise for quantum networks!

Read more here: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2633-4356/adfa5a

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Quantum breakthrough alert 💎

This MQT perspective on diamond-based quantum devices has been making waves in the news! It explores atomic-precision fabrication that could solve key scaling challenges in quantum computing.

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Reviewers increasingly divided on the use of generative AI in peer review - IOP Publishing A new global reviewer survey from IOP Publishing (IOPP) reveals a growing divide in attitudes among reviewers in the physical sciences regarding the use of generative AI in peer review. The study foll...

🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our survey “Peer review in the era of AI”. As part of #PeerReviewWeek2025, we’re delighted to share insights gathered from your contributions.

👉 Read the full report
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Promotional image for an event by the Institute of Physics titled "Quantum Science and Technology: The first 100 years; a quantum future," scheduled from November 4 to 5, 2025, at the Royal Institution, London. The background features swirling galaxy-like designs in purple and blue tones.

Join us for a two-day event hosted by the Institute of Physics to mark the end of a year of quantum celebrations — and explore where the next century of quantum science will take us.

Whether you're a scientist, technologist, or just quantum-curious, don't miss this!

🔗 iop.eventsair.com/qst2025/

Have you explored our International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) hub? 📰

You'll discover new research, journal updates, quantum-specific podcasts with Physics World, and more as we continue to celebrate the IYQ ✨

🔗 ioppublishing.org/internationa...

How do you build a quantum computer? Daisy Shearer
@quantumdaisy.bsky.social from National Quantum Computing Centre breaks it down:
🔹 Qubits (the building blocks)
🔹 Why they’re so delicate
🔹 The extreme engineering needed - like cooling them close to absolute zero ❄️