Topic Categories

SC1 - Quantum Computing & Simulation

• Quantum algorithms and software
• Validation and error correction
• Atomic qubits (neutrals and ions)
• Spin and charge qubits in solid-state systems
• Optical quantum dot qubits defined by impurities or other defects
• Superconducting quantum circuitry
• Optical- and microwave-controlled qubits
• Optomechanical quantum systems
• All-Optical quantum processing systems
• Novel platforms and materials

SC2 – Quantum Communications

• Quantum Internet
• Quantum repeaters
• Quantum optical memory
• Quantum key distribution
• Quantum-enabling networking technologies
• New applications of quantum networks: e.g., quantum astrometry, quantum network sensing, distributed quantum computing
• Free-Space entanglement distribution
• Deep space communication
• Quantum enhanced measurements (clocks and geodesy, gravitational waves, VLBI)

SC3 - Quantum Photonic Sources & Detectors

• Discrete (single- and multi-photon) sources
• Continuous-variable quantum optical sources 
• Discrete and continuous-variable optical detectors
• Theory of quantum detection & measurement

SC4 - Lasers, Optics, Integrated Photonics and Interconnects

• All-optical (passive) implementations
• Matter-Mediated (active) implementations
• Lasers and optical frequency combs
• Laser beam modulation and control
• Photon detection electronics
• Electronics and software for QIST control systems
• Qubit transduction and interconversion
• Photonic quantum frequency conversion
• Quantum photon-device impedance matching

SC5 - Quantum Sensors, Metrology and New Scientific Horizons

• Time crystals
• Applications of QIST in high-energy physics
• Applications of QIST in biology
• Matter-Based quantum-enhanced sensors: e.g., magnetic and electric field sensors, gravimeters, accelerometers and clocks
• Light-Based sensors: e.g., quantum-enhanced imaging, spectroscopy and ranging