# York Centre for Quantum Technologies

**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/quantum-technologies/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/about/departments/

Applying fundamental quantum science and engineering to new technologies and services.

The York Centre for Quantum Technologies (YCQT) is an interdisciplinary research and development centre which sits at the heart of the University’s established track record of excellence in quantum science, engineering and mathematics.

Our work aims to build on the University’s research advances to develop new quantum technologies and services.

Find out more at our [executive website.](https://sites.google.com/york.ac.uk/wrqistlectures/york-centre-for-quantum-technologies)

## Contact us

- [ycqt@york.ac.uk](mailto:ycqt@york.ac.uk )

**YCQT Management Board**

- [ycqt-mgmt-board-group@york.ac.uk](mailto:ycqt-mgmt-board-group@york.ac.uk)

> The YCQT captures the cross-disciplinary and applied nature of quantum technologies. Experts with different backgrounds, from physics to mathematics, from computer science to engineering, join forces to undertake research and teaching on all aspects of quantum and create a positive impact on society.

[Professor Marco Lucamarini](https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/people/lucamarini/), YCQT Director.

## Research and innovation focus areas

YCQT researchers continue to advance fundamental quantum science and apply this to a spectrum of technology themes.

### [Fundamental quantum science](https://www.york.ac.uk/quantum-technologies/focus-areas/fundamental-quantum-science/)

### [Quantum communications](https://www.york.ac.uk/quantum-technologies/focus-areas/quantum-communications/)

### [Quantum random numbers](https://www.york.ac.uk/quantum-technologies/focus-areas/quantum-random-numbers/)

### [Quantum computing and processing](https://www.york.ac.uk/quantum-technologies/focus-areas/quantum-computing-processing/)

### [Quantum sensing and metrology](https://www.york.ac.uk/quantum-technologies/focus-areas/quantum-sensing-metrology/)

### [Quantum safe autonomy and machine learning](https://www.york.ac.uk/quantum-technologies/focus-areas/quantum-safe-autonomy-machine-learning/)

### [New materials, devices and applications](https://www.york.ac.uk/quantum-technologies/focus-areas/new-materials-devices-applications/)

About us

Find out more about the YCQT and its research.

[Learn more about YCQT](https://www.york.ac.uk/quantum-technologies/about-us/)

People

Find out about our researchers and support staff.

[Meet the team](https://www.york.ac.uk/quantum-technologies/people/)

Opportunities

Find out more about opportunities in YCQT.

[See our vacancies](https://www.york.ac.uk/quantum-technologies/research-and-development-opportunities/)

News

Read our latest developments and news stories.

[Read YCQT news](https://www.york.ac.uk/quantum-technologies/news/)

## Contact us

- [ycqt@york.ac.uk](mailto:ycqt@york.ac.uk )

**YCQT Management Board**

- [ycqt-mgmt-board-group@york.ac.uk](mailto:ycqt-mgmt-board-group@york.ac.uk)