The University of Maryland, NIST, and NSA have established the Joint Quantum Institute (JQI) to advance quantum physics research and develop practical quantum technologies. The institute will be located on the University of Maryland campus with an annual budget of $6 million and a staff of 20 scientists, including Nobel laureate William D. Phillips. The JQI will focus on atomic, molecular, and optical physics, condensed matter physics, and quantum information science. The NSA has been a long-standing supporter of research in these fields. The institute aims to push quantum prototypes into practical technology and ensure the U.S. leads in this exciting area.
Keywords: Quantum, Information, Physics, Metrology, Algorithms
