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Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center

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Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center
Type: Research and Development Agencies
Parent organization: Office of Basic Energy Sciences
Top organization: Department of Energy
Employees:
Executive: Director
Budget:
Address: 1 Cyclotron Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
Website: https://npqc.lbl.gov
Creation Legislation:
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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.[1]
Services

Quantum Materials Research; Coherence Studies; Technology Development;

Regulations

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.[1]

Official Site

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.[1]

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.[2]

Partners

NPQC collaborates with:

  • UC Berkeley for academic and research synergy[3]
  • Argonne National Laboratory for advanced research capabilities[4]
  • UC Santa Barbara for further quantum materials research[5]

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.[6]

Divisions

The center includes:

  • Research Projects exploring different aspects of quantum coherence.
  • Collaborative Programs with external partners.[7]

List of programs

  • Quantum Coherence in Two-Dimensional Materials[8]
  • Novel Quantum Sensing Platforms[9]
  • Coherence Control in 3D Materials[10]

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.[11]

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.[12]

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.[13]

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Department of Energy. "Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  2. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Energy Frontier Research Centers". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  3. ↑ Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "Partners". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).
  4. ↑ Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "Partners". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).
  5. ↑ Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "Partners". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).
  6. ↑ Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "About". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).
  7. ↑ Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "Research". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).
  8. ↑ Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "Research". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).
  9. ↑ Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "Research". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).
  10. ↑ Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "Research". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).
  11. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Energy Frontier Research Centers". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  12. ↑ Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "Research". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).
  13. ↑ Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials. "About". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).
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