{"686426":{"#nid":"686426","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Program Lead Q\u0026A: Advancing Quantum Sensing for Next-Generation Technologies","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/people\/zhigang-jiang\u0022\u003EZhigang Jiang\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/people\/martin-mourigal\u0022\u003EMartin Mourigal\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/people\/yan-wang\u0022\u003EYan Wang\u003C\/a\u003E lead the \u003Cem\u003EMagnetometry and Spectrum-Based Quantum Sensing Platforms for Quantum Information Science and Technology\u003C\/em\u003E research program at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute for Matter and Systems (IMS\u003C\/a\u003E). Jiang and Mourigal are professors in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.physics.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Physics\u003C\/a\u003E. Wang is a professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this brief Q\u0026amp;A, they discuss their research focus, how it connection to IMS\u2019s research priorities, and the national impact of this initiative.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is your field of expertise?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJiang and Mourigal are quantum material physicists, specializing in optical magneto-spectroscopy and neutron spectroscopy, respectively. Wang is an engineering expert in quantum optimization and quantum AI\/machine learning.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat questions or challenges sparked your current research?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2025, we celebrate 100 years of quantum mechanics. A recurring question in the community is how, after a century of progress, we can fully harness the potential of quantum coherence to achieve quantum supremacy in practical devices. This program aims to address this challenge by demonstrating spectrum-based entanglement witnessing and control in quantum materials, as well as developing novel quantum sensing platforms with unprecedented sensitivity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMatter and systems refer to the transformational technological and societal systems that arise from the convergence of innovative materials, devices, and processes. Why is your program important to the development of the IMS research strategy?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIMS has been a strong supporter of campus-wide quantum research, which spans many GT units. Through this program, we aim to integrate existing efforts in quantum materials and quantum engineering to form an interdisciplinary team positioned to address national research needs in quantum information and technology, with a particular focus on quantum sensing. The deep involvement of GTRI quantum scientists provides unparalleled opportunities for real-world applications, aligning closely with the IMS research strategy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are the broader global and social benefits of the research you and your team conduct?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis program represents GT\u2019s response to the National Quantum Initiative Act, which aims to accelerate quantum research and development in the United States. The quantum sensing platforms proposed here feature cutting-edge technology that is compact, highly sensitive, and easily integrated with existing classical systems. These platforms hold strong potential for transformative applications across a range of industries, including biomedical imaging in healthcare, navigation in aerospace, oil and mineral exploration, and semiconductor manufacturing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are your plans for engaging a wider Georgia Tech faculty pool with the Institute for Matter and Systems research?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis program builds on an established network of quantum materials and engineering researchers, bringing together faculty from Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and GTRI. We plan to further expand this network by engaging GT scientists and engineers through workshops\u2014such as IMS-organized symposiums\u2014and collaborative team proposals. Our long-term goal is to establish a GT\u2013led quantum center that is nationally competitive and positioned to address critical research needs in quantum information and technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe research program brings together experts in physics and engineering to develop compact, high-performance quantum sensing systems that align with national research priorities.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The research program brings together experts in physics and engineering to develop compact, high-performance quantum sensing systems that align with national research priorities."}],"uid":"35272","created_gmt":"2025-11-14 12:59:41","changed_gmt":"2025-11-14 13:00:48","author":"aneumeister3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-11-14T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-11-14T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678624":{"id":"678624","type":"image","title":"Research-Lead-Faculty-Headshot-IMG.png","body":null,"created":"1763125214","gmt_created":"2025-11-14 13:00:14","changed":"1763125214","gmt_changed":"2025-11-14 13:00:14","alt":"Mourigal, Jiang and Wang lead the quantum research program at IMS","file":{"fid":"262679","name":"Research-Lead-Faculty-Headshot-IMG.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/11\/14\/Research-Lead-Faculty-Headshot-IMG.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/11\/14\/Research-Lead-Faculty-Headshot-IMG.png","mime":"image\/png","size":2464900,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/11\/14\/Research-Lead-Faculty-Headshot-IMG.png?itok=9A5xdXkP"}}},"media_ids":["678624"],"groups":[{"id":"660369","name":"Matter and Systems"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193652","name":"Matter and Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:amelia.neumeister@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EAmelia Neumeister\u003C\/a\u003E | Research Communications Program Manager\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute for Matter and Systems\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["amelia.neumeister@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}