Caltech to Collaborate on NSF Quantum Virtual Laboratory Pilot Program
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Caltech to Collaborate on NSF Quantum Virtual Laboratory Pilot Program
August 27, 2024
Led by researchers from UCLA, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Delaware and MIT, Caltech will participate in the Quantum Sensing and Imaging Lab (Q-SAIL) pilot project that aims to "develop quantum sensors based on two-dimensional trapped-ion arrays." These sensors have the potential to advance frequency metrology, and potential areas of application include telecommunications and navigation, and terahertz imaging used in astronomy and medicine.
Q-SAIL is one of five pilot projects launched by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of its effort to harness quantum-scale phenomena. These projects represent an initial step toward establishing the NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL), envisioned as a groundbreaking national resource to accelerate the discovery and development of quantum technologies.
Caltech's involvement in the Q-SAIL pilot project will be led by Harry A. Atwater, Otis Booth Leadership Chair, Division of Engineering and Applied Science; Howard Hughes Professor of Applied Physics and Materials Science; Director, Liquid Sunlight Alliance.
Each of the five initial NQVL pilot projects, including Q-SAIL, is funded at $1 million and is set to run for 12 months. These projects are led by quantum experts and a diverse group of professionals from academia, industry, national labs, and government. An additional five pilot projects are expected to be announced later this year.