Something strange happens at the metal-substrate interface in superconducting #qubits: The orientation of tantalum deposition varies, despite consistent fabrication. #C2QA researchers discovered why, and their findings could improve qubit performance. bit.ly/43cvfyF

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By combining imaging techniques with theoretical models, scientists discovered the underlying cause of puzzling structural differences in qubits. #NSLSII #CFNatBrookhaven #C2QA Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory bnl.gov/newsroom/news.…

More than 30 students are embarking on an exciting journey into quantum science with QIS 101: Foundations of Quantum Information Science! Over the next six weeks, they'll explore scientific computing, hear from #C2QA researchers, and develop #quantum algorithms using IBM Qiskit.

Yesterday, COO Kimberly McGuire and #CFNatBrookhaven Director Charles Black kicked off QIS 101 with a powerful message for the students: This is just the beginning. The computing skills they gain in QIS 101 could help them solve the biggest scientific challenges of tomorrow.

⚛️ QIS 101 Guest Speaker ⚛️ This week, our students met Carlos Ortiz Marrero from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Colorado State University! He shared his journey into #quantum science, gave the students a glimpse into his cutting-edge work on quantum algorithms, and offered thoughtful grad school advice. 💡

.QSAcenter is one of five U.S. Department of Energy National QIS Research Centers, alongside Q-NEXT Quantum Science Center SQMS Center Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA). Discover more as we mark five years of pioneering quantum research and development during International Year of Quantum 2025 #IYQ25 nqisrc.org

Researchers observed different tantalum orientations in superconducting #qubits, even with consistent fabrication. A recent #C2QA study reveals why: Oxygen content at the substrate's surface determines the direction of tantalum's deposition. bit.ly/43cvfyF

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Our QIS 101 students dove into the world of topological #quantum computing with Layla Hormozi, who leads the Quantum Computing group at Computing and Data Sciences (CDS). Hormozi also shared key advice for aspiring interns: become familiar with quantum mechanics and develop strong coding skills.

.Q-NEXT is celebrating #QuantumYear2025 with our sibling centers: QSAcenter Quantum Science Center SQMS Center Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) Learn more about the #QuantumQuintet: nqisrc.org International Year of Quantum 2025

Great #quantum opportunity with three different tracks for students, educators, and researchers ⬇️

QIS 101 Guest Speaker Spotlight ⚛️ 🎤 Last week, #C2QA Deputy Director and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researcher Kai-Mei Fu shared how #quantum information can transform technology, highlighted key challenges, and encouraged students to use their skills to help build real-world solutions.

Congratulations to #C2QA Director Andrew Houck (Andrew Houck) on being named dean of Princeton Engineering! 👏 🎉

Happy to see this work published and that we got to collaborate with the Andrei Faraon group under Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA)!

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“There’s a quasi-infinite number of ways that you can mess up coherence." – #C2QA Director Andrew Houck. Hear how our researchers are improving coherence (and more!) to help realize fault-tolerant #quantum computing in this episode of The New Quantum Era. share.transistor.fm/s/9256a60d

Congratulations to the 35 students and professors who completed QIS 101 this summer! 🎉 In six weeks, they tackled the equivalent of a 12-credit college course, diving into math, physics, and computer science topics that provide a foundation for real-world #quantum computing.

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Check out this awesome resource from Quantum Science Center! #QuantumQuintet