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{{Merge|Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials|date=March 2025}} '''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== <references />