WMD: Acoustics Meets Quantum: Bridging RF Acoustics and Quantum Technologies

Presentation Abstract
The integration of RF acoustics with quantum technologies presents new opportunities for advances in both classical and quantum systems. This workshop will bring together leading experts from academia and industry to explore key innovation opportunities at the intersection of these fields. The event begins with a look at RF acoustic resonators, addressing challenges in fabrication and simulation. Key performance issues will be explored, alongside modeling techniques to optimize devices. The workshop will be followed by a presentation on the limitations of today’s acoustic wave technologies and discussions on tackling them. Next, high-overtone bulk acoustic-wave resonators (HBARs) are discussed for their ability to support ultrahigh coherence phonon modes, with implications for quantum memory, sensors, and transducers. Strategies for quantum control of phonons via optomechanical and electromechanical couplings will be introduced. The workshop also highlights advances in phononic circuits for classical and quantum information processing, focusing on electron-phonon interactions and non-linearities. Recent progress in Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) devices for quantum computing, including their integration with superconducting circuits, will be showcased. Finally, thermal management in nanoscale devices will be discussed, offering solutions to challenges in heat dissipation. A panel discussion will conclude the workshop, encouraging collaboration between the RF acoustics and quantum communities.