Nobuyuki Imoto（Project Professor, Office of Senior Professor, The University of Tokyo）

The objective of this research area is to develop a wide range of quantum computers, quantum communications and quantum sensors, either alone or in combination, to explore new quantum frontiers. In pioneering hardware, assembling systems, discovering new applications and developing software, new developments are often opened up through quantum-classical synergies and the fusion of different disciplines such as elementary particles, cosmology, condensed matter physics, chemistry, materials engineering, electrical and electronics, information processing, mechanical engineering, computational science, control theory, AI, and fundamental mathematics. The quantum technologies that have been developed so far do not fully utilize the conventional technologies required to exploit the quantum properties, and current quantum technologies are not yet sufficiently large-scale or superior in practical issues. For this reason, we are actively promoting the integration of quantum with other disciplines and at different levels. To this end, we promote various collaborations and fusions in peripheral devices, electronics, system architecture and algorithms. We also explore quantum science as an extension of fundamental science, such as new quantum systems with high potential, hybrid methods of different quantum systems and quantum control methods, by using atoms, molecules, ions, light, superconducting materials, semiconductor materials, process technology, laser technology, etc.
Exploring these new quantum frontiers will enable us to solve, predict, diagnose and control problems that were previously impossible. It is also expected to contribute not only to future economic development but also to the realization of an advanced safe and secure society.