News and Features
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Quantum scientist Martin Suchara named to Crain Chicago Business’s ‘40 Under 40’
A rising Q-NEXT scientist is honored. Read More
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Q-NEXT scientists receive honors from the American Physical Society
Q-NEXT collaborators Giulia Galli, Tony Heinz and Liang Jiang are recognized for their outstanding contributions to physics research. Read More
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Four Q-NEXT scientists elected American Physical Society fellows
The scientists are recognized for their contributions to quantum information science. Read More
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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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Molecular engineering and battery recycling: developing new technologies in quantum, medicine and energy
From the Physics World podcast: Nadya Mason, dean of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, talks about how scientists are engineering molecules to develop next-generation quantum technologies, the challenges of quantum information research, and the quantum ecosystem. Read More
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Quantum engineering with Jelena Vučković
On the Zero Knowledge podcast, Stanford University's Jelena Vučković discusses different quantum technology platforms, how researchers are developing chip-scale quantum systems, and the implications these technologies have for communication and cryptography. Read More
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Boeing hits key milestone on path to quantum first in orbit
From Payload: HRL Laboratories has built a space-hardened quantum payload and demonstrated it on the ground — a key milestone in Boeing’s push to demonstrate the first quantum entanglement swap in space. Read More
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Illinois, Taiwan partner to advance quantum, semiconductor technology
From the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: In a significant move to advance quantum and photonics technology, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has launched an international collaboration with multiple Taiwanese institutions to develop silicon carbide-based semiconductor devices. The project, led by UIUC's Chris Anderson, brings together quantum technology expertise from UIUC and Taiwan's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Read More
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Decoding the Universe: Quantum
From PBS' Nova: David Awschalom and Nadya Mason appear in PBS’s Nova: ‘Decoding the Universe: Quantum’. The episode takes the viewer through the quantum physics' important discoveries, discoveries that paved the way for the digital technologies we enjoy today – and the powerful quantum sensors and computers of tomorrow. Read More