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

05-01-2026 | New chip can protect wireless biomedical devices from quantum attacks

05-01-2026 | New study bridges the worlds of classical and quantum physics

05-01-2026 | Multitasking quantum sensors can measure several properties at once

04-06-2026 |Electrons in moiré crystals explore higher-dimensional quantum worlds

03-26-2026 |Paper in arXiv from MIT-CQE Director Will Oliver, MIT-CQE members M. E. Schwartz,  J. A. Grover, K. Serniak, J. A. Formaggio and co-authors “Distinguishing types of correlated errors in superconducting qubits”

03-26-2026 |Paper in Nature from MIT-CQE member Dirk Englund and co-authors “Nanophotonic waveguide chip-to-world beam scanning”