IEMN explores the frontiers of the quantum era with the creation of its 10th flagship
Since 2018, the IEMN has organized its scientific and technological project in the form of “flagships” to better structure its multidisciplinary research activities, which are mainly focused on miniaturized technologies derived from microelectronics. These flagships aim to stimulate scientific activity, make research topics more accessible, and facilitate internal and external communication. Approximately 90% of the IEMN’s activities are linked to one or more of these flagships, which serve as a structuring framework at the laboratory level.
We are therefore delighted to announce the launch of the IEMN’s tenth flagship program,
dedicated to Quantum Technologies!
This creation reflects our growing efforts in research and innovation in quantum materials and technologies, which are opening up exciting new possibilities in nanoelectronics, metrology, information processing, and much more.
Join us on this quantum adventure!
Whether you are a student, researcher, industrialist, or simply curious, we invite you to discover or participate in these innovative projects to push the boundaries of quantum science and technology.
As part of this flagship program, we are initially focusing on several areas of research, most of which are being conducted in close collaboration with French and international partners. First, we are exploring quantum materials, for example by studying quantum phase transitions in Mott materials, developing quantum simulations, and examining topological edge electronic states. This research paves the way for innovative applications in nanoelectronics, spintronics, and materials science.
Next, we focus on quantum sensors and metrology. We develop optomechanical platforms for the detection of single phonons and create miniature atomic devices for metrology applications, such as electrometers and magnetometers. We also use NV centers (nitrogen-vacancy pairs) in diamond for the metrology of acoustic nanoresonators, opening up new prospects for hybrid quantum sensors. Work on quantum materials and devices will also require innovations in nanocaracterization.
An emerging research area concerns technologies for quantum information processing and quantum cryptography.We aim to create lasers based on quantum dots (colloidal or epitaxial) and single-photon sources for quantum technologies.
We are also exploring quantum analogues by developing acousto-fluidic microdevices and studying coupled multimode photonic, phononic, and mechanical systems. This research will help us better understand quantum and classical behavior, while opening up new avenues for exploring the quantum world, which still holds many mysteries.
Finally, we focus on quantum computing, algorithms, and modeling. We adapt optimization problems for quantum computers using advanced algorithms and explore applications of quantum computing in cybersecurity and reflectometry. We also study quantum thermodynamics and will integrate quantum algorithms into cognitive telecommunications systems.
Contact: https://www.iemn.fr/contact
