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Bo Peng ensures quantum computers don’t ‘bring in da noise’
A Q-NEXT collaborator at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Bo Peng is pioneering new ways to beat down the noise in quantum computers. Read More
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A one-stop shop for quantum sensing materials
Researchers have created extremely thin membranes of pure diamond in which carbon atoms are replaced nitrogen. These defects connect to neighboring atomic vacancies,creating unusual quantum systems for storing and processing quantum information. Read More
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Simulating spin defects for more effective quantum computing
For quantum computers to become an everyday reality, there is a long way to go and many challenging tests to pass. One of the tests involves using quantum computers to simulate the properties of materials for next-generation quantum technologies. In research supported by Q-NEXT, scientists performed quantum simulations of spin defects — specific impurities in materials that could offer a promising basis for new quantum technologies. The study improved the accuracy of calculations on quantum computers by correcting for noise introduced by quantum hardware. Read More
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Q-NEXT partner ColdQuanta acquires Chicago-based startup Super.tech
Global quantum-technology company and Chicago quantum startup embedded at Argonne's Chain Reaction Innovations come together to advance quantum science and engineering Read More
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Amazon Web Services joins Q-NEXT quantum center
Amazon Web Services has become a member of Q-NEXT. With AWS as a member, Q-NEXT now comprises 13 companies, 10 universities and three DOE national laboratories. AWS will contribute fundamental research to the Q-NEXT community to advance the use of quantum technologies. Read More
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Intel to install quantum computing test bed for Q-NEXT
Partnership with the world’s leading chip manufacturer accelerates the development of quantum devices. Read More
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A mathematical shortcut for determining quantum information lifetimes
A new, elegant equation allows scientists to easily compute the quantum information lifetime of 12,000 different materials. Read More
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MIT joins Q-NEXT national quantum research center
The MIT team brings world-leading molecular chemistry research to the Q-NEXT quantum materials development effort. Read More
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A new platform for customizable quantum devices
A ground-up approach to qubit design leads to a new framework for creating versatile, highly tailored quantum devices. Read More
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Shimon Kolkowitz of Q-NEXT quantum center awarded Sloan Fellowship
The competitive, prestigious award is given to promising researchers in the early stages of their careers. Read More
In the News
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For Danna Freedman, an impasse is an invitation
From MIT News: Q-NEXT collaborator Danna Friedman of MIT embraces the most challenging moments of her work to design molecules for quantum information science. Read More
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Nadya Mason named director of the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology
From the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Nadya Mason, who has been at Illinois since 2005, is an experimental physicist who works at the intersection of complex materials, superconductivity, and nanotechnology. Read More
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Scientist you should know: Monika Schleier-Smith and the quantum universe
From Discover: Stanford University physicist Monika Schleier-Smith customizes quantum networks in the lab. Her experiments advance quantum computing and improve our understanding of the universe. Read More
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Building the quantum workforce of tomorrow
From the University of Chicago: A new certificate course at the University of Chicago prepares workers to join the quantum industry. Read More
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Aliens could send us quantum messages from space, physicists say
From Popular Mechanics: Q-NEXT Director David Awschalom weighs in on the possibilities for quantum communication on Earth and in outer space. Read More