• Superconducting qubits is one of the leading technologies
• chosen by IBM, Google and many other companies to build
• various devices for quantum information processing. Our group uses experience in the development of the superconducting sensors [1] to join the activity in the field of improvement of the superconducting qubits via introducing of new materials [2] and in the field of building hybrid quantum devices based on the superconducting qubits [3]. The work is done in collaboration with the groups of S. Bergeret (CSIC-UPV/EHU), T. Heikkilay I. Maasilta (Jyväskylä), F. Giazotto (CNR-Pisa).

1. https://superted-project.eu/
2. N. P. de Leon et al., Science 372, eabb2823 (2021). DOI: 10.1126/science.abb2823
3. A. A. Clerc Nature Physics, 16 (2020), 257 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41567-020-0797-9

• Surface Science synthesis techniques are nowadays fundamental in the process of devices miniaturization, which required structural perfection down to the atomic level. Modern technology, such as sensorics, plasmonics and spintronics, are implementing surface science techniques in order to develop new devices susceptible of being used in the near future. In this sense we are strongly working on the design and fabrication of the active part of technology devices, controlling the growth and the structure with atomic precision. In particular, thanks to the invaluable experience of Nanophysics Lab in the structural and chemical analysis of sample devices using Surface Science techniques, we are at present involved in the development of: I) Novel superconductor-based radiation sensor; II) ultra-low background fluorescence chemo-sensor for understanding the nature of fundamental particles (to demonstrate whether the neutrino is their own antiparticle); III) plasmonic sensor; IV) chemo-sensor for detection of gases.

New generation of semiconducting devices for upcoming Digital Transformation requires low dimensional, multifunctional, hybrid materials with easy manufacturing solutions. We have recently demonstrated the potential capability of a new group of two-dimensional materials, the Magnetic Semiconductor Transition Metal di-Halides (TMH2), of being integrated into silicon chips. The novelty of this materials family resides in their easy epitaxial growth over multiple substrates, which responds to industrial demands for functional semiconducting materials, and makes them very appealing for being quickly incorporated in current industrial processes. TMH2 are two-dimensional magnetic semiconductor materials with tunable magnetism, electronic and optical functionality. Through multidisciplinary development of growth and processing strategies, we will bring high quality 2D layers into integrated circuits. Our vision is the development of a new generation of materials integrated in conventional industry that have a clear impact in the emerging era of the Internet of Things as well as with Quantum Information Processing.