Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction
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Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction (CMQT) at Northwestern University is an Energy Frontier Research Center funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, focusing on the science of quantum transduction at the molecular scale.
CMQT's research is pivotal for advancing quantum information science by exploring how to transfer quantum information between quantum systems using molecular materials.
Mission
CMQT's mission is to explore the fundamental principles governing quantum-to-quantum transduction through a bottom-up synthetic approach, specifically using molecular systems. This research aims to enable the coherent exchange of quantum information, facilitating breakthroughs in quantum computing, quantum sensing, and secure quantum communication"U.S. Department of Energy reinvests in Northwestern’s quantum science research". Northwestern University. https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/01/u.s.-department-of-energy-reinvests-in-northwesterns-quantum-science-research/..
Parent organization
CMQT is hosted by Northwestern University and is part of the Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN). It is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science.
Legislation
CMQT was established through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, specifically as part of the Energy Frontier Research Centers initiative, without direct legislative action.
Partners
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of California, San Diego
- University of Chicago
- Cornell University
- University of Iowa
- The Ohio State University
- Princeton University
- Rice University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- University of Wisconsin-Madison"Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction (CMQT)". U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science. https://science.osti.gov/bes/efrc/Centers/CMQT.
Number of employees
The exact number of employees isn't specified, but CMQT involves a collaborative team of scientists from various institutions.
Organization structure
CMQT's structure is oriented around:
- Research Thrusts: Understanding quantum transduction through molecular systems, including synthesis, characterization, and theory.
- Interdisciplinary Teams: Combining expertise from chemistry, physics, and materials science.
Leader
CMQT is led by a [Director].
Divisions
- - Molecular Synthesis and Characterization
- - Quantum Information Theory
- - Spectroscopy and Dynamics"Research". Northwestern University. https://trienens-institute.northwestern.edu/cmqt/research.
List of programs
- Investigation into quantum coherence and entanglement at the molecular level
- Development of materials for quantum transduction
- Quantum spectroscopy for understanding molecular quantum states
Last total enacted budget
CMQT received a $14.5 million grant in 2024 from the U.S. Department of Energy"U.S. Department of Energy reinvests in Northwestern’s quantum science research". Northwestern University. https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/01/u.s.-department-of-energy-reinvests-in-northwesterns-quantum-science-research/..
Staff
CMQT involves researchers, postdocs, and students from Northwestern University and its partner institutions.
Funding
Funding for CMQT comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, supporting research into quantum information science and materials.
Services provided
CMQT provides research services aimed at understanding molecular quantum transduction, developing new quantum materials, and advancing the science of quantum information transfer for applications in computing and communication.
Regulations overseen
CMQT does not oversee regulations but is involved in research that could inform future policies in quantum technology.
Headquarters address
2145 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60208
History
CMQT was established to delve into the uncharted territory of molecular quantum transduction, leveraging Northwestern's strengths in chemistry and quantum science. Since its inception, it has made significant contributions to understanding quantum information science at the molecular scale.