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Generation and Coherent Control of Pulsed Quantum Frequency Combs

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Quantum-coherent nanoscience.

Andreas J Heinrich^1,2, William D Oliver^3,4, Lieven M K Vandersypen⁵

¹Center for Quantum Nanoscience (QNS), Institute for Basic Science, Seoul, Korea. heinrich.andreas@qns.science.

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Quantum-coherent nanoscience merges quantum physics with nanoscale systems. This review explores quantum coherence applications in charge, spin, motion, and photon control for future quantum technologies.

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Area of Science:

Physics, chemistry, and engineering
Quantum science and technology
Nanoscience

Background:

Nanoscience has impacted physics, chemistry, and engineering for 30 years.
Quantum science and technology is a cross-disciplinary field with commercial potential.
Quantum coherence, key to quantum information, has been underutilized in nanoscience.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe fundamental principles and applications of quantum coherence in nanoscale systems.
To introduce the field of quantum-coherent nanoscience.
To highlight challenges and opportunities at the intersection of nanoscience and quantum operations.

Main Methods:

Reviewing fundamental principles of quantum coherence.
Analyzing applications in nanoscale systems.
Structuring the review by controllable degrees of freedom (charge, spin, motion, photons).

Main Results:

Nanoscience and quantum technology are converging.
Quantum coherence can be controlled in various nanoscale degrees of freedom.
The integration offers new avenues for quantum information, communication, and sensing.

Conclusions:

Quantum-coherent nanoscience is an emerging field with significant potential.
Further research can unlock advanced quantum technologies.
Merging nanoscience with coherent quantum operations presents unique challenges and opportunities.