Control and Quantum Mechanics: Three Questions for Zaki Leghtas (CAS) and Mazyar Mirrahimi (Inria)
Digital transformation
Research
Decoding
Video interview
Published on 25 June 2026
How can we make quantum technologies more stable and reliable?
On the occasion of the international workshop “Dynamics and Control of Classical and Quantum Systems,” Zaki Leghtas, a faculty member and researcher at Mines Paris – PSL, and Mazyar Mirrahimi, a research director atInria, discuss the challenges of quantum control.
Control and Quantum
Theory, Experimentation, and Ecosystems
Through three questions, Zaki Leghtas, a professor and researcher at Mines Paris – PSL, and Mazyar Mirrahimi, a research director at Inria, explain how automation—the discipline of system control and stability—contributes to the development of quantum technologies and highlight the importance of the links between theory, experimentation, and collaborative research.
How can the principles of control theory and feedback help stabilize quantum systems? Why is the dialogue between theory and experimentation essential? And how does the French ecosystem—based on close collaborations between researchers, engineers, and industry—serve as an asset for accelerating innovation?
