The Centre for Quantum Science and Engineering (CQSE) is a cross-disciplinary home for quantum research at The University of Manchester.
We deliver internationally renowned research and training across specialisms from fundamental physics to applied materials engineering. CQSE encompasses research based within the world-leading National Graphene Institute (NGI), the Photon Science Institute (PSI), and our departmental research activities across our Schools and the Faculty. Our core focus is on the development of quantum 2.0 technologies, exploiting quantum effects with revolutionary capability in imaging, timing, computing and sensing. This activity supports our primary aim of training a new generation of scientists and engineers and acting as a ‘front-door’ for industrial collaboration to deliver quantum 2.0 advances.
Our aims
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Materials for quantum
Future quantum technologies will be based on advanced materials and processing for both the quantum objects and their surrounding environment. Manchester has world-leading advanced materials development and characterisation capability. This includes critical mass in two-dimensional quantum materials, through the EU Horizon 2020-funded Quantum Flagship, and nanoscale materials engineering through the EPSRC-funded NAME program grant.
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Qubit chemistry
The University’s materials chemistry activity is internationally leading, incorporating both metalorganic and inorganic systems for use as molecular qubits and qudits for quantum computing. Molecules have advantages as potential quantum objects, particularly for high temperature operation. The Department of Chemistry delivers the UK’s National Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy service, based in the Photon Science Institute, offering dedicated in-house capability.
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Training quantum scientists and engineers
The CQSE has a key focus on training the next generation of scientists and engineers who will deliver the quantum technology 2.0 revolution. The CQSE’s members deliver quantum science and engineering teaching and training across our student and researcher portfolio from undergraduates through to early career researcher development. Working in collaboration with the National Graphene Institute, the Photon Science Institute, and the Departments of Physics and Electronic and Electrical Engineering, CQSE is the home for our new 2-year master's training programme.
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A front-door for industrial collaboration
Our world-leading research is supported by state of the art facilities. Manchester has extensive capability in nanofabrication, metrology, and electrical / optical analysis established within the National Graphene Institute and Photon Science Institute, supported by electron beam imaging facilities and the National EPSRC Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy facility. The CQSE acts as a central contact for SMEs to multinational organisations. Access to these facilities and our wider expertise is directly available to our collaborators across industry.
Get in touch
If you're interested in collaborating with us, or want to know more about the Centre's activities and how to get involved, contact:
Jonathan Rodd, Centre Administrator