Quantar Lab Tohoku University
Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences

Quantum algorithms, metrology, and sensing under real-world constraints.

We develop protocols that stay effective where ideal theory breaks down — under noise, finite measurement data, and limited control. Our work spans quantum estimation theory, variational algorithms, and quantum-enhanced sensing, from foundations through to implementations on near-term devices.

Led by Le Bin Ho, Assistant Professor FRIS, Tohoku University Sendai, Japan
Quantum metrology and sensing
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Quantum metrology & sensing

Quantum-enhanced protocols that exploit entanglement, squeezing, and optimal control to reach precision beyond classical limits — including time-dependent strategies and networked sensors robust to realistic noise.

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Quantum algorithms and compilation
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Quantum algorithms & compilation

Device-aware variational and feedback-based methods — VQE, variational compilation, exact gradients, and FALQON-style control — designed to remain practical under limited circuit depth and hardware noise.

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Entanglement and measurement
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Entanglement & measurement

Practical methods to detect, certify, and protect entanglement on noisy devices: nonlocality tests, variational entanglement witnesses, and optimized measurement strategies for multipartite systems.

Quantum foundations and nonlocality
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Foundations & nonlocality

Quantum correlations beyond classical hidden-variable models, studied in multipartite systems and quantum networks — connecting foundational questions to verification and communication protocols.

Selected publications

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2026

Trade-off relation between integrated metrological gain and local dissipation in magnetic-field sensing by quantum spin ensemble

Nozomu Takahashi, Le Bin Ho, Hiroaki Matsueda

Advanced Quantum Technologies 9, e70376 (2026)

2026

Flexible genetic algorithm for quantum support vector machines

Nguyen Minh Duc, Vu Tuan Hai, Le Bin Ho, Lan Nguyen Tran

Machine Learning: Science and Technology 7, 045030 (2026)

2026

Feedback-based quantum control for safe and synergistic drug combination design

Mai Nguyen Phuong Nhi, Lan Nguyen Tran, Le Bin Ho

Journal of Computational Science 100, 102965 (2026)

2025

Optimized quantum sensor networks for ultralight dark matter detection

Adriel I. Santoso, Le Bin Ho

Physical Review D 112, L081301 (2025)

26 Jul 2026
Paper Trade-off relation between integrated metrological gain and local dissipation in magnetic-field sensing by quantum spin ensemble published in Advanced Quantum Technologies.
24 Jul 2026
Paper Flexible genetic algorithm for quantum support vector machines published in Machine Learning: Science and Technology.
10 Jul 2026
Le Bin Ho appointed Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Science (HCMUS), VNU-HCM, under the VNU350 Program.
Jul 2026
Paper Feedback-based quantum control for safe and synergistic drug combination design published in Journal of Computational Science.
01 Apr 2026
Leon and Jesus certified as Junior Researchers, FRIS, Tohoku University.
23 Mar 2026
Paper Quantum simulation of strong charge-parity violation and the Peccei–Quinn mechanism accepted in Physical Review D.
24–26 Feb 2026
Mr. Le Duc Tuyen (RIKEN) visits the lab.
04 Feb 2026
Paper Advancing Quantum Process Tomography Through Quantum Compilation accepted in Advanced Quantum Technologies.

Join the lab

We welcome students and researchers interested in quantum estimation theory, variational algorithms, and quantum sensing. Postdoctoral, PhD, and master's positions are open.

Open positions