  Atomtronics is an emerging field in quantum technology that promises to
realize 'atomic circuit' architectures exploiting ultra-cold atoms manipulated
in versatile micro-optical circuits generated by laser fields of different
shapes and intensities or micro-magnetic circuits known as atom chips. Although
devising new applications for computation and information transfer is a
defining goal of the field, Atomtronics wants to enlarge the scope of quantum
simulators and to access new physical regimes with novel fundamental science.
With this focus issue we want to survey the state of the art of
Atomtronics-enabled Quantum Technology. We collect articles on both conceptual
and applicative aspects of the field for diverse exploitations, both to extend
the scope of the existing atom-based quantum devices and to devise platforms
for new routes to quantum technology.
