Radiation Interactions in Superconducting Quantum Devices: From Fundamental to Applied Nuclear Physics

Advances in quantum information science (QIS) are increasingly intersecting with nuclear physics through the shared use of precision superconducting technologies. Superconducting quantum devices have not only proven to be a unique and highly sensitive tool for precision measurements of low-energy nuclear decay, these same experimental techniques have provided acces to the microscopic dynamics of quasiparticles and phonons in superconductors—critical for both fundamental nuclear physics and quantum technologies. As superconducting qubits scale toward practical quantum computing, understanding and mitigating radiation-induced decoherence from cosmic rays and environmental backgrounds has become essential -- a shared goal for both the nuclear physics and QIS communities. Recent advances in device engineering, materials design, and collaborative efforts with industry are bridging these domains, turning a challenge in quantum coherence into an opportunity for discovery in nuclear physics. This talk will explore the intersection of these efforts and highlight how connecting nuclear physics with superconducting devices are reshaping both precision measurement and QIS.