Quantum Mechanics + Engineering = ?

[STS816]

Quantum Mechanics + Engineering = ?

I really enjoy quantum mechanics but recently I've been looking at engineering, astronautical to be specific. I was wondering if there is some form of engineering that incorporates quantum mechanics. Thanks

 

[Manchot]

The answer is an emphatic "Yes." Pretty much anything in semiconductors and lasers would fall under this category. I doubt that there's much going on in aeronautical engineering, but QM is a major part of electrical engineering.

 

[quantumlaser]

Just to follow up with Manchot's post, if your interested check out this research group's work:
http://cqd.eecs.northwestern.edu/
Just navigate to the research page and check out what they are doing.