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An Idea Junction for Quantum Communities

The Quantum Systems for Fundamental Science Consortium brings together researchers across the fields of nuclear physics and quantum information science. We will focus on the interface of these two disciplines, and draw on related expertise, to explore and solve grand challenge problems in fundamental science.

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QIS, Nuclear Physics, and Fundamental Science

Matter, at the subatomic level, behaves according to the laws of quantum physics. Quantum Information Science (QIS), encompassing the manipulation of quantum information encoded into matter, is anticipated to open doors to new and exciting aspects of fundamental science. Nuclear physics, using models to describe strongly-coupled quantum systems requiring state-of-art computation techniques, and where a quest for increased sensitivity drives important parts of the experimental program, is a natural home for the development of QIS methods and technologies.

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Quantum-Nuclear Co-Development

A co-development strategy is employed to achieve our science goals. The Consortium will drive advances that are only possible through a continuous exchange of ideas across different research directions. We will spur innovations that span hardware design to conceptual understanding, and we expect new challenges to be revealed at each stage on the road to accomplishing our goals. These are the essential feedback cycles that define our strategy.

Building a Community

Solving grand challenge problems requires innovation across many areas, from cryogenic sensors, to laser control, to algorithms, to field theory. The Consortium brings leading scientists, engineers and developers from diverse backgrounds into a thriving intellectual environment. Our university component augments this community by providing comprehensive education at the graduate and postdoctoral levels, as well as in introductory undergraduate education, including hands-on experience with leading-edge quantum technologies. The junior scientists and developers within the Consortium are well positioned to support a vibrant research program in nuclear physics and QIS, in high-energy physics, basic energy sciences, biological sciences, as well as in national security, technology companies and the emerging U.S. quantum supply chain.

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Inclusiveness

We will work actively to bring people from underrepresented groups into the Consortium. Together, we will create the kind of new thinking that will be key to our success.