{"692962":{"#nid":"692962","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Launches Center to Advance Quantum Research and Innovation","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute for Matter and Systems\u003C\/a\u003E (IMS) at Georgia Tech, in collaboration with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtri.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Research Institute\u003C\/a\u003E (GTRI), has launched the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/quantum.gatech.edu\/gtquarc\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Quantum Applications Research Center\u003C\/a\u003E (GT QuARC), a new interdisciplinary research center designed to bring together Georgia Tech\u2019s quantum research community, expand strategic partnerships, and accelerate the development of quantum technologies and applications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe center is co-directed by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/martin-mourigal\u0022\u003EMartin Mourigal\u003C\/a\u003E, Dunn Family Professor in the School of Physics, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtri.gatech.edu\/people\/robert-wyllie\u0022\u003ERobert Wyllie\u003C\/a\u003E, division chief of the Quantum System Division in the Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research (CIPHER) lab at GTRI.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cQuantum technologies are rapidly moving from scientific theory toward practical application,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/julia-kubanek-0\u0022\u003EJulia Kubanek\u003C\/a\u003E, vice president of Interdisciplinary Research. \u201cThis center builds on Georgia Tech\u2019s expertise to help lead that transition by connecting research with industry, government, and societal needs.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuilding on Georgia Tech\u2019s strengths in atomic physics, materials science, engineering, computing, photonics, sensing, and advanced manufacturing, GT QuARC will serve as a hub for quantum research and collaboration across Georgia Tech and GTRI. The center will help bridge fundamental discovery and practical application, creating new opportunities in quantum technologies while strengthening Georgia Tech\u2019s leadership in areas such as computing, sensing, communications, and national security.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuantum technologies use the principles of quantum mechanics to perform tasks that are difficult or impossible with conventional technologies. As federal agencies and industry partners continue to increase investments in quantum research and development, Georgia Tech is positioned to contribute to advances in quantum materials, devices, systems, algorithms, and applications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cQuantum breakthroughs happen at the intersection of disciplines,\u201d said Wyllie. \u201cBy connecting the researchers and resources across Georgia Tech and GTRI, we\u2019re building a stronger foundation for quantum innovation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGT QuARC will strengthen these efforts by providing a unified identity for Georgia Tech\u2019s quantum community and creating new opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, students, industry partners, government agencies, and national laboratories.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOne goal for the center is to identify meaningful applications for emerging quantum technologies,\u201d said Mourigal. \u201cAnother is to build connections among researchers, industry, and government. Those conversations are essential to discovering where quantum technologies can have the greatest impact. For that to happen, we must coordinate and optimize efforts across campus.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA core part of IMS\u2019s mission is creating opportunities that enable breakthrough discoveries and accelerate emerging areas of research,\u0022 said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/people\/eric-vogel\u0022\u003EEric Vogel\u003C\/a\u003E, executive director of IMS. \u201cGT QuARC, provides a framework for bringing together Georgia Tech\u2019s quantum expertise and building the partnerships needed to advance both scientific discovery and real-world impact.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe center will initially focus on three research thrusts:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuantum Building Blocks and Enabling Technologies will advance the materials, devices, fabrication methods, control technologies, and characterization capabilities needed to create and manipulate quantum states.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuantum Systems and Manufacturing Testbeds will integrate the building blocks into scalable quantum sensing, computing, communication, and simulation platforms, supported by shared research infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuantum Computing, Algorithms, and Applications will develop quantum and hybrid quantum-classical approaches to challenges in scientific discovery, industry, national security, and other areas of societal importance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese efforts will help move quantum technologies from the laboratory toward practical use while creating new opportunities for collaboration across disciplines.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to advancing research, GT QuARC will support education and workforce development by expanding hands-on learning opportunities, strengthening industry engagement, and connecting students with emerging careers in quantum science and engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe center will also help Georgia Tech pursue strategic investments in quantum infrastructure, including advanced characterization capabilities, micro- and nanofabrication resources, sensing platforms, and access to leading quantum computing systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy bringing together expertise from across Georgia Tech\u2019s colleges, research centers, and GTRI, GT QuARC will help position the Institute as a leader in translating quantum discoveries into technologies that address national priorities and societal challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about Georgia Tech\u2019s quantum ecosystem, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/quantum.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Equantum.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Quantum Applications Research Center will connect expertise from across Georgia Tech and GTRI to advance quantum research, collaboration, and support emerging technologies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Georgia Tech Quantum Applications Research Center will connect expertise from across Georgia Tech and GTRI to advance quantum research, collaboration, and support emerging technologies. 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