Center for Quantum Engineering

Bridging quantum science and engineering

Quantum Science

Quantum science with natural and artificial atoms

Quantum Computing

Superconducting qubits, trapped ions, neutral atoms, and more

Quantum Simulation

Emulating quantum behavior with engineered quantum systems

Quantum Networks

Metropolitan-scale quantum communication test bed

Quantum Sensing

Precision measurement with atoms, ions, defect centers, and more

Quantum Control

Controlling quantum systems with coherent electronics and optics

Engineering Quantum Systems

Integrated photonics and electronics

Quantum Workforce

Quantum-engineering education and professional development

Quantum Science and Engineering Consortium

Engaging industry, government, and academia

Quantum Materials and Fabrication

MIT.nano cleanroom and analysis facilities – opened October 4, 2018

MIT Center for Quantum Engineering (MIT-CQE)

The MIT-CQE is a platform for research, education, and engagement in support of quantum engineering –
a new discipline bridging quantum science and engineering to accelerate the development of quantum technologies.

News and Events

01-16-2026 |Efficient cooling method could enable chip-based trapped-ion quantum computers

01-16-2026 |Paper in Physical Review Letters from MIT-CQE members Robert McConnell, Colin D. Bruzewicz, Isaac L. Chuang, Jelena Notaros, and John Chiaverini and co-author “Sub-Doppler Cooling of a Trapped Ion in a Phase-Stable Polarization Gradient”

01-16-2026 |Paper in Nature’s Light Science & Applications from MIT-CQE members Jelena Notaros, John Chiaverini, Robert McConnell, Isaac L. Chuang, Colin D. Bruzewicz and co-author “Integrated-photonics-based systems for polarization-gradient cooling of trapped ions”

01-12-2026 |Paper in arXiv from MIT-CQE member Dirk Englund and co-authors “Programmable Quantum Photonic Interfaces for Quantum Networking”

01-12-2026 |Paper in Physical Review X from MIT-CQE members Vladan Vuletić , Hengyun Zhou and co-authors “Leveraging Qubit Loss Detection in Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms”