The University of New Mexico (UNM) and New Mexico State University have been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a photonic quantum pc able to working at room temperature. This undertaking, a part of the NSF’s National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) initiative, is one in all 5 nationwide to obtain funding. The analysis staff, led by UNM’s Marek Osinski and several other different distinguished professors, goals to create a totally built-in quantum computing chip using Gaussian boson sampling and photonics.

Conventional quantum computer systems require extraordinarily low temperatures to operate, however this analysis explores the potential of photonic quantum computer systems to function at room temperature, making the know-how extra accessible and sensible. The primary yr of analysis will concentrate on key parts, equivalent to electrically pumped quantum dots and dynamically biased avalanche photodiodes, to advance the event of the pc.

The undertaking additionally emphasizes workforce improvement and academic alternatives, together with the creation of a Quantum Science and Engineering graduate program at UNM and quantum training for area people schools. The initiative goals to foster native enterprise improvement in Albuquerque and set up the area as a hub for photonic quantum computing.

For added data, you possibly can entry a press launch supplied UNM here.

August 29, 2024