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    Ana Maria Rey advances techniques for controlling quantum systems in novel ways and applying them to quantum simulations, information, and metrology.

     

    (Credit: Ana Maria Rey/UC Boulder)

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    Alec Jenkins and Joanna Lis align laser light onto a quantum system of neutral atoms.

     

    Credit: Kaufman group/University of Colorado Boulder

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    Researchers adjust the optics for a cryogenic vacuum chamber used to trap calcium ions and measure the electric field noise that excites an ion out of its ground state.

     

    Credit: Dan Stick/Sandia National Laboratories


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    Dan Stamper-Kurn and Scott Eustice in the E8 Ultracold Atomic Physics lab.

     

    Credit: Keegan Houser/University of California, Berkeley

2023 Impact Report

In its third year of operations, QSA releases the latest R&D and ecosystem updates.

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Our Missions

Harnessing Quantum 

Quantum mechanics predicts that matter can be correlated to a degree which is not naturally observed in nature. QSA will address how this complexity can be transformed into an engineering resource.  

Programming Quantum 

QSA will establish the precision tools to control naturally occurring atomic qubits and better engineered superconducting qubits for existing classical controls. 

Engineering Quantum 

QSA will nucleate a new branch of engineering, establish metrics, benchmarks, and technology roadmaps to guide industry and bring quantum from the laboratory to the factory.  

Engaging Quantum 

QSA will establish a stable platform for cooperative research and a launchpad for young and mid-career scientists and engineers.

QSA-FUNDED RESEARCH

By using two-dimensional arrays of individually focused laser beams called optical tweezers, researchers can arrange images of forty-two atoms to spell out QSA. (Credit: Tout Wang, Lukin Group/Harvard University)

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Our Approach

WORLD EXPERTS

40 world-leading experts in complexity theory, algorithm design, quantum devices, many-body physics, & electrical, optical & materials engineering.

RESEARCH APPROACH

Unique full-stack innovative approach that builds a bridge between the current NISQ technology & future universal computation.

QIS ECOSYSTEM

Quantum Systems Accelerator taps into the national networks of QIS-focused centers.

INNOVATION CHAIN

Focus on the interplay between all levels of the quantum system stack, crossing all five levels of innovation chain with integrated research thrusts.

WORKFORCE

New education and workforce development programs to provide immediate re-training and to feed the pipeline.

INDUSTRY

Partnerships across industrial sector, including Google, IBM, Microsoft, & QED-C.


Tackling Tough Questions

  • What quantum advantage do we expect from imperfect, small-scale quantum hardware?
  • How do we build different programmable quantum systems and for what applications are they naturally suited? 
  • Into what future architectures should we invest in order to achieve universal computation?

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QCaMP

Learn how to jumpstart your pathway to quantum information science and technology. 

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This work is supported by the DOE Office of Science National Quantum Information Science Research Centers. 

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