Definition Quantum technologies
Quantum technologies take advantage of the dual nature of the smallest particles we know, such as photons and electrons, as well as similar systems that exhibit quantum properties.
Description
These systems can adopt pure quantum states. The smallest particles exhibit the nonlocal behaviour, and quantum states can be entangled. This opens the way to the quantum computer (with associated quantum software), quantum communication and quantum sensing. A quantum bit (unit of digital information) can be simultaneously 0 and 1. As a result, calculations can be performed differently, allowing solutions to complex problems to be found.
Common ground with other key enabling technologies
Digital Technologies (inter alia Software Technologies and computing), Photonics and optical technologies (inter alia Photon generation technologies, Photonic/Optical detection and processing, Optical systems and integrated photonics), Nanotechnology (inter alia Functional devices and structures (on nanoscale), nanomaterials), Engineering & fabrication technologies (inter alia Micro-electronics).
Possible applications (not exhaustive)
Cyber Security, Digital infrastructure, Mobile Data/Wireless Data Communication, Advanced instrumentation, Medicine development.
To all Key Enabling Technologies
Quantum Computing
Definitie
Quantum computing bestaat uit verschillende lagen, waaronder onder andere de hardware, virtual en software8,9, en maakt gebruik van de wetten van de quantummechanica om problemen op te lossen die te complex zijn voor klassieke computers10. Er wordt onderscheid gemaakt tussen dedicated quantumcomputers, algemene (universal) quantumcomputers en hybride vormen. Een dedicated quantumcomputer kan maar één specifiek optimalisatievraagstuk oplossen en een algemene (universal) quantumcomputer heeft miljoenen quantum bits nodig om alle type vraagstukken aan te kunnen. Een hybride vorm is de combinatie van een quantum computer met een High Performance Computer.
Keywords (selectie)
Cluster State, Cooling Capacity, Quantum Cables, Quantum Hardware, Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Circuits, Quantum Computation, Quantum Information Processing, Quantum Software Technology, Quantum Optics, Semiconductors, Superconducting Quantum Computing, Superconducting Resonators, Scalable Quantum I/O, Quantum materials, Neutral Atom Quantum Computing, Quantum software, Quantum materials, Quantum Hall effect, Quantum entanglement, Quantum simulators.
Quantum communication
Definition
Within Quantum communication, quantum states are connected at different places in the network, both via ground and satellite networks, so that quantum information can be transmitted. Quantum communication is extremely secure because (unintentional) intermediate measurements (intercepts) noticeably alter the quantum state.
Keywords (selection)
Quantum Channel, Quantum Communication, Quantum Computation, Quantum Key Distribution, Cryptology technologies, Quantum Information, Quantum OpticsQuantum Teleportation, Quantum Internet, Quantum memory, Quantum repeaters, Quantum integrated photonics, Post Quantum Crypto.
Quantum sensing
Definition
Quantum sensing involves the technology of applying quantum principles to achieve measurement accuracy that is more precise and sensitive than conventional sensors.
Keywords (selection)
Nanomechanical Quantum Systems, Quantum metrology, Quantum sensor, Inertial sensors, atomic clocks, Quantum Magnetometer, Quantum testbed, Advanced Optical technologies, superconducting and magnetic materials, topological insulators.
What are key enabling technologies?
Key Enabling Technologies have a wide range of reach across innovations and/or sectors
Key Enabling Technologies enable groundbreaking process, product and/or service innovations
Key Enabling Technologies are essential in solving social challenges and/or make a major potential contribution to the economy, through the creation of new activities and new markets
Research into Key Enabling Technologies can be fundamental, but with a view to application in the medium/long term