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|Mission=The Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials (NPQC) aims to dramatically expand our understanding and control of quantum coherence in solids. NPQC's mission is to develop materials and methods that harness quantum effects for next-generation information processing, sensing, and energy technologies.<ref name="NPQCmission">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://science.osti.gov/bes/efrc/Center-for-Novel-Pathways-to-Quantum-Coherence-in-Materials Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
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|Services=Quantum Materials Research; Coherence Studies; Technology Development;
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|HeadquartersAddress=1 Cyclotron Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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'''Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials (NPQC)''' is an [[Energy Frontier Research Center]] (EFRC) focused on exploring new ways to control quantum coherence in materials for advanced technological applications.<ref name="NPQCmission" />

{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://npqc.lbl.gov}}

==Mission==

NPQC's mission is to build on recent discoveries in quantum materials to understand and manipulate coherence phenomena in solids. This research seeks to enable breakthroughs in quantum computing, sensing, and energy-efficient technologies by developing novel platforms and materials that can maintain quantum states longer and more effectively.<ref name="NPQCmission" />

==Parent organization==

NPQC is led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

==Legislation==

NPQC was established through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) program, not through specific legislation.<ref name="NPQClegislation">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://science.osti.gov/bes/efrc Energy Frontier Research Centers]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>

==Partners==

NPQC collaborates with:

* UC Berkeley for academic and research synergy<ref name="NPQCpartners">Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "[https://npqc.lbl.gov/partners/ Partners]". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
* Argonne National Laboratory for advanced research capabilities<ref name="NPQCanl">Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "[https://npqc.lbl.gov/partners/ Partners]". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
* UC Santa Barbara for further quantum materials research<ref name="NPQCsb">Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "[https://npqc.lbl.gov/partners/ Partners]". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>

==Number of employees==

Exact employee numbers for NPQC are not publicly specified, but it engages with a network of scientists from various institutions.

==Organization structure==

NPQC's structure is focused on:

* Quantum Materials Design for developing new materials with quantum properties.
* Coherence Control to study and manipulate quantum coherence.

===Leader===

NPQC is led by a Director.<ref name="NPQCleadership">Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "[https://npqc.lbl.gov/about/ About]". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>

===Divisions===

The center includes:

* Research Projects exploring different aspects of quantum coherence.
* Collaborative Programs with external partners.<ref name="NPQCprograms">Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "[https://npqc.lbl.gov/research/ Research]". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>

==List of programs==

* Quantum Coherence in Two-Dimensional Materials<ref name="NPQC2D">Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "[https://npqc.lbl.gov/research/ Research]". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
* Novel Quantum Sensing Platforms<ref name="NPQCsensing">Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "[https://npqc.lbl.gov/research/ Research]". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>
* Coherence Control in 3D Materials<ref name="NPQC3D">Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "[https://npqc.lbl.gov/research/ Research]". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>

==Last total enacted budget==

Specific budget details for NPQC are not publicly listed in the sources provided.

==Staff==

While specific staff counts are not detailed, NPQC involves researchers, postdocs, and students from Berkeley Lab and its partner institutions.

==Funding==

NPQC is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy through the Office of Science's EFRC program, which supports high-impact research in energy sciences.<ref name="NPQCfunding">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://science.osti.gov/bes/efrc Energy Frontier Research Centers]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>

==Services provided==

NPQC performs research into quantum materials, developing new techniques and materials to control quantum coherence, aiming to translate fundamental science into technological advancements.<ref name="NPQCservices">Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "[https://npqc.lbl.gov/research/ Research]". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>

==Regulations overseen==

NPQC does not oversee regulations but contributes to the scientific knowledge base that could influence future standards in quantum technology.

==Headquarters address==

1 Cyclotron Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

==History==

NPQC was established to push the boundaries of quantum coherence in materials, leveraging the expertise at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to explore new scientific and technological frontiers.<ref name="NPQChistory">Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "[https://npqc.lbl.gov/about/ About]". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref>

==External links==

* [https://npqc.lbl.gov/ Official Website]
* [[wikipedia:Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials]]
* [https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2018/10/01/quantum-coherence-in-materials/ Additional Resource]
* [https://science.osti.gov/bes/efrc/Center-for-Novel-Pathways-to-Quantum-Coherence-in-Materials Another Resource]

==References==

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