Synchrotron radiation and quantum technologies: a strategic contribution to quantum computing
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Synchrotron radiation is set to play an increasingly central role in the development of quantum technologies, particularly in quantum computing. This is highlighted in a recent article published in Advanced Functional Materials, entitled “Synchrotron Radiation for Quantum Technology”, which addresses one of the key challenges in contemporary scientific research.
The publication comes at a particularly significant moment for the international community: 2025 has been designated the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) and has seen the Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for research related to quantum computing, underlining the strategic relevance of this field worldwide. At the core of the article is the role of synchrotron light sources and free-electron lasers (FELs) as enabling tools for quantum device technologies. While quantum systems exploit fundamental principles such as superposition, interference and entanglement, their practical implementation requires materials engineering with atomic-scale precision across multiple length scales. Advanced, non-destructive imaging and diagnostic techniques based on synchrotron radiation make it possible to investigate the electronic, structural and morphological properties of materials directly at the device level, helping to overcome key production barriers. |
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The article also discusses two emerging and highly promising directions: the development of quantum optics in the X-ray regime, enabled by the unique properties of synchrotron and FEL light sources, and the potential of quantum computing to support synchrotron-radiation experiments, particularly in the analysis and interpretation of large and complex datasets. |
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