The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $607,310 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) federal grant program to Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The grant, titled "Quantum Blueprint: Optimizing Analog Pathways in Diverse Scientific Realms (Q-BLUE)," will support a three-pronged effort to advance quantum computing through (1) analog quantum hardware development, (2) optimized compilation processes, and (3) application research in quantum chemistry, condensed matter physics, and nuclear physics. The project aims to significantly improve the capabilities of noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) computers and demonstrate "quantum advantage" in solving complex problems faster than classical computers. Iowa State University will lead this 12-month project starting in December 2024, which will also involve educational initiatives to cultivate a skilled quantum computing workforce.
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