SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, has launched its newest journal, Advanced Quantum Catalyst (AQC), announcing the initiative during the first SPIE Quantum Catalyst event in Boulder, Colorado. The organization plans to name the inaugural editor-in-chief and issue a call for papers in early 2026. The journal’s editorial board will include specialists representing quantum sensing, biology, photonics, and engineering.
The introduction of Advanced Quantum Catalyst is intended to address a notable gap in the quantum research publishing landscape by offering a dedicated venue for work centered on practical quantum applications. The journal will focus on applied quantum technology and is designed for engineers, industry professionals, and cross-disciplinary researchers working on real-world systems.
Key areas of emphasis will include quantum sensing, quantum-enabled imaging, chip-level integration, and adjacent quantum technologies. The journal will also highlight implementation, integration, experimental research, engineering methods, and cross-domain applications in sensing, imaging, biology, and computing.
The launch aligns with the increasing shift across the global quantum community toward practical deployment and system-level innovation. It reflects the view that the field is entering a transformative phase in which applied quantum technologies are becoming central to scientific progress and economic impact.
Advanced Quantum Catalyst will be available through the SPIE Digital Library, home to the world’s largest collection of applied optics and photonics research, comprising more than 670,000 publications.
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