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Quantum capital of the world: emerging field that could solve ‘unsolvable’ problems
From WGN News: Chicago is aiming to become the quantum capital of the world. Public and private investment, workforce efforts, tech startups, and collaboration across academia, government and industry are all helping position Illinois as a leader in the quantum revolution. The WGN news piece features Q-NEXT Director David Awschalom and Q-NEXT collaborator Pranav GQuantum capital of the world: Emerging field that could solve ‘unsolvable’ problems okhale of Infleqtion. Read More
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Share your Q-NEXT successes with us
by David Awschalom Our first three years at Q-NEXT have been tremendously productive. The collaboration has commissioned new quantum foundries at Argonne and SLAC, reported over 120 Q-NEXT supported results, including a Roadmap for Quantum Interconnects, filed multiple patents and software copyrights, and contributed… Read More
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Advancing science, collaboration, and the quantum workforce at Q-NEXT
In late May, Jennifer Dionne stepped into the role of Q-NEXT deputy director. She looks forward to growing the research infrastructure needed to make large-scale quantum information systems practical, helping bolster industry collaborations, and bringing up the next generation of scientists. Read More
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New center aims to expand the role of semiconductors
From the University of Wisconsin–Madison: The new Wisconsin Center for Semiconductor Thermal Photonics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will combine research in photonics, thermal science and quantum science to understand how semiconductors could be used to control the flow of heat. Read More
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PASQAL and University of Chicago announce neutral atoms quantum computing research collaboration agreement
University of Chicago's Hannes Bernien forms a new collaboration with PASQAL to advance neutral-atom quantum computing by developing new techniques for enabling high-fidelity qubit control. Read More
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Global quantum alliances forged at London colloquium led by UChicago
From the University of Chicago: Leaders in quantum science, economics, defense, and data science from the United States and the United Kingdom met in London for a Quantum and Data Science Workshop hosted by the University of Chicago. The two-day conference gathered key representatives from both countries to forge new alliances and strengthen existing partnerships in the global race to establish quantum technology and explore the growing data science industry. Read More
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The United States and Denmark take steps to strengthen quantum cooperation
From quantum.gov: Following the June 3 meeting between the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeppe Kofod, the United States and Denmark signed a Joint Statement on Cooperation in Quantum Information Science and Technology. Leveraging both countries’ strengths in QIST, this cooperation statement will strengthen the supply chain, grow the industrial base, and educate future generations of quantum talent. Read More
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Quantum information science initiative bridges fundamental discoveries to future technologies
From the U.S. Department of Energy: The U.S. Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Centers aim to accelerate the transformational advances in fundamental science and quantum-based technology needed to develop world-leading capabilities in quantum information science. Read More
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So you want to build a quantum computer?
From Nextgov/FCW: For all the hype, funding and policy around quantum computing, there is still a lot of basic scientific research to be done to bring a quantum information system to life. Leading researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and Q-NEXT spoke with Nextgov/FCW about the… Read More
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Giulia Galli wins Joseph O. Hirschfelder Prize in Theoretical Chemistry
From the University of Chicago Giulia Galli has been named the 2024-2025 Joseph O. Hirschfelder Awardee. The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Theoretical Chemistry Institute awards the yearly prize for exceptional work in the field of theoretical chemistry. Four Nobel Prize recipients are among the Hirschfelder Prize… Read More
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Durbin, Daines introduce bipartisan legislation to fund the future of quantum research at DOE
From the office of Senator Dick Durbin: U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) on Aug. 1 introduced legislation to advance the United States’ capacity to invest in quantum information science and research and development through the U.S. Department… Read More
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Samir Mayekar and Nadya Mason: The quantum revolution is coming to Illinois
From The Chicago Tribune: Following last week's announcement from the state of Illinois on the creation of the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park in South Chicago, Q-NEXT collaborator Nadya Mason and Samir Mayekar, both of the University of Chicago, detail how Illinois is spurring the… Read More
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Combining trapped atoms and photonics for new quantum devices
From the University of Chicago: Researchers have discovered how to combine two powerful technologies — trapped atom arrays and photonic devices — to yield advanced systems for quantum computing, simulation and networking. The new combination will allow the construction of large quantum systems which can… Read More