National Institute for Materials Science

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is a Japanese government-funded research institute based in Tsukuba that studies materials relevant to quantum technologies, including superconducting thin films, diamond nitrogen-vacancy centers, and spintronic and topological materials. It is not a commercial quantum computer developer; its role is to provide materials synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication capabilities that support quantum computing, sensing, and networking research.

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Headquarters: Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
Founded: 2001
Status: Private

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Coverage

The Quantum Insider1 October 2026

Researchers Demonstrate Building Blocks for Zinc Oxide Spin Qubits

Researchers at Tohoku University, in collaboration with NIMS and the University of Tokyo, demonstrated charge sensing, high-frequency reflectometry, and a few-electron double quantum dot in zinc oxide. The work establishes basic building blocks for semiconductor spin qubits based on ZnO.

OutlookPlausible

The demonstrated charge-sensing and few-electron double quantum dot could enable the first spin-state readout and single-qubit control experiments in zinc oxide within two years.

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