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Electronic and photonic technologies have revolutionised our world and fortified many areas of our modern life. Fundamental and applied research spanning from atoms to devices leading to new technology development, including quantum, atomic, spintronic, optics, nuclear, plasma, superconductors, and low-dimensional materials based devices, is crucial to ensure continuous solutions to existing and future global challenges.