quantum device engineering
nounthe job of building tiny machines that use the strange rules of tiny particles.
She studies quantum device engineering so she can help build super-fast computers.
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2. the branch of engineering focused on designing components that exploit quantum effects like superposition and entanglement.
Quantum device engineering is essential for making reliable qubits for quantum processors.
3. the practical work of fabricating and testing quantum sensors, circuits, and communication hardware.
The lab's quantum device engineering team built a sensor that detects tiny magnetic fields.
4. an academic or industrial field combining physics, materials science, and electronics to create quantum-enabled machines.
He earned a degree in quantum device engineering before joining a startup.