QLCI-CI: NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Enhanced Sensing and Distribution Using Correlated Quantum States

基于相关量子态，量子传感定义了测量科学的下一个前沿，为基础物理学的重大发现提供了巨大的潜力，并为新兴技术奠定了基础。Q-SEnSE（量子系统通过纠缠科学和工程）是由位于博尔德的科罗拉多大学领导的NSF量子飞跃挑战研究所，与领先的学术机构，国家实验室和美国行业合作伙伴进行广泛合作，以定义和追求量子信息科学日益重要的领域的重大挑战。Q-SEnSE将专注于领先的量子比特技术，以构建具有真正量子优势的可扩展和可编程量子传感系统。与此同时，该研究所将探索多种平台，将新技术转化为可运输的实际应用系统，同时建立国家量子基础设施，以促进技术成熟和研究-产业交叉。该研究所旨在将研究与教育和劳动力发展进行核心整合，将为社区学院的教师，行业专业人士和多层次的学术学员创建和建立量子科学和工程劳动力发展计划。为了支持量子信息科学在信息处理、模拟和传感方面的进展，Q-SEnSE将在三大挑战下开展广泛的研究课题，共同推动量子技术的基础科学、技术集成和实际应用。第一个重大挑战是利用量子优势进行传感，重点是基础科学和基于原子、离子、分子和超导电路的技术。通过应用多体量子态来保护量子相干性，提高测量精度和准确性，目标是在传感应用中实现真正的、无处不在的量子优势。第二个挑战是通过设计集成和互连的量子系统来开发可现场部署的传感器和系统。这样的系统必须实现先进的测量和转换能力足够强大，以部署在空间分布的领域。第三个重大挑战是建立一个用于传感的国家量子基础设施。为了最大限度地发挥跨项目的协同作用，并鼓励标准化和行业技术的采用，一个共同的平台将建立在特定的原子物种的锶，这将用于量子传感，模拟和计算。这个奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并已被认为是值得的支持，通过评估使用基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准。

Building on correlated quantum states, quantum sensing defines the next frontier of measurement science, holds tremendous potential for major discoveries in fundamental physics, and lays the foundation for emerging technologies. Q-SEnSE (Quantum Systems through Entangled Science and Engineering) is an NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute led by the University of Colorado at Boulder that embraces extensive collaborations with leading academic institutions, national laboratories, and US industry partners to define and pursue grand challenges in the increasingly crucial field of quantum information science. Q-SEnSE will focus on leading qubit technologies to build scalable and programmable quantum sensing systems with genuine quantum advantages. At the same time, the Institute will explore multiple platforms to translate novel technology into transportable systems engineered for practical application, while also building a national quantum infrastructure to facilitate technology maturation and research-industry cross-fertilization. Designed for core integration of research with education and workforce development, the Institute will create and establish quantum science and engineering workforce development programs for faculty at community colleges, industry professionals, and academic trainees at multiple levels. To support progress in quantum information science for information processing, simulation, and sensing, Q-SEnSE will pursue a broad scope of research topics under three grand challenges that together will advance fundamental science, technology integration, and practical application of quantum technologies. The first grand challenge addresses sensing with quantum advantage, with a focus on basic science and enabling technology that builds on atoms, ions, molecules, and superconducting circuits. By applying many-body quantum states to protect quantum coherence and improve measurement precision and accuracy, the goal is to realize true and ubiquitous quantum advantage in sensing applications. The second challenge is to develop field-deployable sensors and systems by engineering integrated and interconnected quantum systems. Such systems must realize advanced measurement and transduction capabilities robust enough to be deployed in spatially distributed fields. The third grand challenge is to build a national quantum infrastructure for sensing. To maximize cross-project synergy and encourage standardization and technology adoption by industry, a common platform will be built on the specific atomic species of strontium, which will be used for quantum sensing, simulation, and computing.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.