News and Features
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Argonne- and UChicago-led research team highlighted in special issue on quantum systems
A set of guidelines that describes the use and development of a promising class of quantum materials is featured on the cover of this month’s Nature Review Materials. Read More
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One year in, Q-NEXT quantum research center is going strong
It’s been a fruitful inaugural year for the Q-NEXT quantum research center, with the start of foundry construction, the launch of a key R&D roadmap, and new science results that will lead to next-generation quantum technologies for science and society. Read More
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The Ohio State University awards Honorary Doctor of Science to Q-NEXT Director David Awschalom
The honorary degree is given to individuals for extraordinary distinction in their area of study. Read More
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Katie Sautter: building materials for a quantum future
In graduate school, Argonne postdoctoral researcher Katie Sautter learned to master a machine that builds bits of matter one atomic layer at a time. Now she wields her considerable skills inventing materials for quantum communication devices at Q-NEXT. Read More
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Verizon and Zurich Instruments join Q-NEXT national quantum science center
The two world-leading companies will help Q-NEXT carry out its mission to deliver cutting-edge technologies for managing quantum information. Read More
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Blueprint for a robust quantum future
International team establishes guidelines that will serve as a blueprint for pivotal discoveries in quantum information science. Read More
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Argonne National Laboratory a founding partner in nation’s first startup accelerator program dedicated exclusively to quantum
Led by the University of Chicago, the program also includes the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and private-sector-led non-profit P33. Read More
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Strengthening U.S. Leadership in Quantum Information Science
By Charles Tahan, Assistant Director for Quantum Information Science at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office This is the first Director’s Letter from the National Quantum Coordination Office (NQCO). Roughly each month I will… Read More
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Department of Energy selects Argonne to lead national quantum center
Q-NEXT will tackle next-generation quantum science challenges through a public-private partnership, ensuring U.S. leadership in an economically crucial arena. Read More
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U.S. Department of Energy unveils blueprint for the quantum internet at ‘Launch To The Future: Quantum Internet’ event
Nationwide effort to build quantum networks and usher in new era of communications. Read More
In the News
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The science of light
From Stanford University: Jelena Vuckovic and Jennifer Dionne are featured for their work on photonics research. Read More
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UChicago, IIT Bombay form new science and technology partnership
From the University of Chicago: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and the University of Chicago announced on Sept. 8 a science and technology partnership to promote cooperation in fields such as quantum information science, climate and energy, advanced microelectronics, artificial intelligence and data science. Read More
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Women of Quantum Technology: Dr. Laura Gagliardi of the University of Chicago
From Inside Quantum Technology: Laura Gagliardi of the University of Chicago and her research team perform quantum chemistry simulations to study renewable energies and predicts chemical systems as potential qubits for the next generation of quantum computers. Gagliardi is also deeply committed to fostering inclusivity… Read More
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Quantum quarterbacks: Pritzker’s a ‘geek’ for computing science that Emanuel calls ‘cutting edge of the next generation’
From the Chicago Sun-Times: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel are working to boost quantum research in Illinois and in Chicago. Governor Pritzker toured quantum labs at the University of Chicago in July and discussed QIS research with Q-NEXT Director… Read More
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Embracing imperfection for quantum technologies
From Physics Today: Q-NEXT Director David Awschalom co-writes a comprehensive rundown of the use of atomic defects as qubits. These solid-state spin qubits are unlocking applications in nanoscale quantum sensing and are at the forefront of creating distributed, long-distance entanglement that could enable a quantum… Read More