With nano optical systems, structures suitable for quantum information processing can be generated in a compact and reliable fashion. With the help of evanescent light fields a dipole trap array structure can be realized close to the surface of the optical chip. This system combines the inherent advantages of optical lattice systems for quantum information processing with the flexibility of designer optical chip traps. A system which can meet all criteria for Quantum information processing can be realized in a straight forward way. Further developments of the use of nano optical devices for atom optics are investigated. This approach opens the possibility to scale, parallelize, and miniaturize atom optics for new investigations in fundamental research and applications. It will lead to new, compact sources of ultra cold atoms, compact sensors based on matter wave interference and new approaches towards quantum computing with neutral atoms. The exploitation of the unique features of the quantum mechanical behavior of matter waves and the capabilities of powerful state-of-the-art fabrication techniques to miniaturize optical devices lend this approach a special attraction.