The Quantum Institute: An institute to foster interdisciplinary research

The Los Alamos Quantum Institute embodies the single largest multidisciplinary collection of quantum information science and technology researchers in the world. Drawing researchers from seven different Laboratory divisions, Los Alamos quantum research activities are responsible for roughly ten percent of the national quantum information science and technology budget.

The Quantum Institute was formally organized in 2002 with the mission of providing advocacy, information, coordination, and organizational support for quantum information science and technology programs and researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The Laboratory provides a unique setting with access to both critical resources and national laboratory capabilities.

The goals of the Institute are:
To equitably represent the diverse Laboratory community of quantum information science and technology in basic and applied theoretical and experimental physics, mathematics, and computer science.

To foster a vigorous intellectual environment for quantum information science research by maintaining an active visitor program and seminar series and helping recruit and retain the best students, postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff.

To identify and promote inter-divisional collaborative research and development opportunities and collaborations with researchers outside the Laboratory.

To promote the healthy, long-term development and support of the quantum information science and technology field and its contributions to the national security mission at Los Alamos through coordinated interactions with current and potential sponsors and with senior Laboratory management.

To help the Los Alamos quantum information science community identify resources, including internal and/or external research funding opportunities, required for organizational and individual success.

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Brochure: "The Quantum Institute at Los Alamos National Laboratory" (PDF 3.5MB)