Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation

The @NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation brings together computer scientists, engineers & physicists from @UofMaryland, @DukeU, @Princeton, @Yale, @NCState & @NIST to develop robust quantum simulators. Watch the full video: go.umd.edu/3RH3n03

Our work on quantum simulation of spin-boson models is published in @NatureComms. Experiments led by @KeSun1023, joint work by MIST lab, @kenbrownquantum, and @BeratanGroup. Supported by @RQuantumSim @QSAcenter. A short 🧵: nature.com/articles/s4146…

Several students participating this summer in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program showcased their work in #quantum at a poster session hosted by the @UofMaryland Office of Undergraduate Research.

Incoming student Breana Samonte ’29 got a head start on quantum computing this summer at Winston-Salem State’s Quantum Science Boot Camp. Now she’s bringing hands-on experience with waveform generators and qubits to her first year at NC State. Full story: ncst.at/zsvh50WuL8I

Andrew Houck (@nanonoodle) has been named Dean of Princeton’s School of Engineering & Applied Science (@EPrinceton). A Princeton alum and quantum leader, he brings top-tier research, a passion for teaching, and a bold vision for the future. Read more: go.umd.edu/20he

Gretchen Campbell has been named Associate Vice President for Quantum Research & Education at @UofMaryland. She brings research expertise, policy experience, leadership skills and a bold vision to help make Maryland the Capital of Quantum. Read more: go.umd.edu/20hi

Andrew Childs, a professor of computer science, has been named Interim Director @umiacs. A noted expert in quantum information science and quantum algorithms, @andrewmchilds was co-director @JointQuICS for a decade and is currently director @RQuantumSim. umiacs.umd.edu/news-events/ne…

Chris Monroe on trapped ions for quantum computing, at the Conference on Coherence and Quantum Science: “Don’t ask me how you trap them. There’s a lot of black magic.” @UofR @IonQ_Inc @DukeU

Congrats to @Hafezi_Mohammad on his Humboldt Research Award! He’ll collaborate with researchers at the Max Planck Institute (@maxplanckpress) for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter in Hamburg, Germany to explore new frontiers in quantum. Read more: go.umd.edu/201d

Our fourth annual RQS workshop kicked off today at @DukeU with researchers traveling from partner universities @UofMaryland, @Princeton, @Yale and @NCState to discuss the institute's priorities and progress in the field of quantum simulation.

Early bird registration for QSim2025 is open! Join us in NYC from August 4–8 at IBM's headquarters for an international gathering of leading researchers in quantum simulation. Register by Monday, June 16 to take advantage of discounted rates: qsimconference.org

What happened after the Big Bang? A team of researchers at the Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (@RQuantumSim) is merging quantum simulation, thermodynamics, and particle physics to model the early universe in a new way. Learn more: go.umd.edu/1zmu

The Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (@RQuantumSim) has received a $2.5 million award from @NSF to support new discoveries in logical qubits and lattice fermion systems, and launch a summer undergraduate research program in quantum. Learn more: go.umd.edu/1zgz

Congratulations to Nicole Yunger Halpern (@nicoleyh11) on receiving the Early Career Scientist Award in Statistical Physics! She is being recognized by @IUPAP_physics for her work bridging thermodynamics and quantum theory. Learn more: go.umd.edu/1zct

Over 70 people attended a hybrid career panel on quantum policy hosted by @RQuantumSim that included panelists from @CNASdc, @doescience, @NIST and more. Main takeaways: strong communication skills and real-world quantum applications are key! Learn more: go.umd.edu/1za9

Robust and time-efficient error correction of transversal logical gates between code blocks presents a route toward practical, large-scale implementations. @kaavya_sahay @kenbrownquantum @ShrutiPuri11 @Yale_QI Read the paper: go.aps.org/3YxlE2N

A decade ago, I didn't dream that I'd be collaborating with researchers from high-energy and nuclear physics. But, well, (quantum) thermodynamics is pretty universal. Thanks to @dinkazavr for the story! @RQuantumSim @JointQuICS @JQInews rqs.umd.edu/news/new-take-…

On the same day that the South Korean president is forced to QUIT his job🥳, we are presenting QUITS, a democratic (open-source) modular Qldpc code circUIT Simulator. It should be useful for research on the circuit-level performance of QLDPC codes! github.com/mkangquantum/q…

📅 Mark your calendar and register to join us on Thursday, April 17 for a panel discussion on quantum and public policy. Located at the University of Maryland, this hybrid event has an option to join on zoom. Register➡️go.umd.edu/rsvp2quantumpo… Learn more➡️go.umd.edu/quantumpolicy