Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials
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Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials (NPQC)is an Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, focused on advancing quantum coherence in solid-state materials for next-generation technologies. Established in 2018 with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, NPQC collaborates with institutions like UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, Argonne National Laboratory, and Columbia University to explore novel platforms for quantum sensing, design two-dimensional materials with complex quantum states, and control electronic and magnetic properties through quantum processes.
Mission
The mission of the Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials is to dramatically enhance the understanding and manipulation of quantum coherence in solids, leveraging recent discoveries in quantum materials and advanced experimental and computational techniques. It strives to unlock new possibilities in quantum information science, enabling technologies such as ultrasensitive quantum sensors and robust quantum communication systems.[1]
Parent organization
The Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials operates under the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, a leading research institution in materials science and quantum technologies. Its top organization is the United States Department of Energy, which funds NPQC as part of its Energy Frontier Research Centers program to address critical scientific challenges.[2]
Legislation
The Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials was not created by specific legislation but was established in 2018 through a funding initiative by the U.S. Department of Energy as part of the Energy Frontier Research Centers program, authorized under the Department’s broader mission to advance scientific research.[3]
Partners
NPQC collaborates with several key partners, including:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for leadership and materials science expertise
- University of California, Berkeley for theoretical and experimental research[4]
- University of California, Santa Barbara for quantum materials development
- Argonne National Laboratory for advanced characterization techniques
- Columbia University for two-dimensional materials research
Number of employees
The exact number of employees at NPQC is not publicly detailed, but it involves scientists, researchers, and students from its partner institutions, likely totaling dozens of personnel across its collaborative network.[5]
Organization structure
The Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials is structured as a collaborative research hub led by a Director, integrating expertise from multiple institutions. It focuses on three main research thrusts: quantum sensing platforms, two-dimensional quantum materials, and control of electronic/magnetic properties.
Leader
The Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials is headed by a Director, currently Joel Moore, a senior faculty scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and professor at UC Berkeley.[6]
Divisions
The divisions include:
- Quantum Sensing Research for developing novel sensing platforms.[7]
- Two-Dimensional Materials Design to explore complex quantum states.
- Quantum Control Studies to manipulate material properties.
List of programs
NPQC’s programs include:
- Quantum Sensing Platforms Development for high-precision measurements[8]
- Two-Dimensional Materials Research for advanced quantum states
- Quantum Coherence Control for technology applications
Last total enacted budget
The last total enacted budget for NPQC was $100 million, allocated by the U.S. Department of Energy for the 2018-2022 period across 42 EFRCs, with NPQC receiving a portion of this funding. Specific annual breakdowns are not publicly specified.[9]
Staff
NPQC’s staff comprises researchers, faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students from its partner institutions. Key figures include Director Joel Moore and contributors like Feng Wang (UC Berkeley), with the total staff size varying based on project needs.[10]
Funding
The Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials was initially funded with $100 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for the 2018-2022 period as part of the EFRC program. Subsequent funding details are not publicly available but likely include additional DOE grants and institutional support.[11]
Services provided
NPQC provides research services in quantum materials, developing new platforms for quantum sensing and exploring two-dimensional materials to enhance coherence for applications in communication and computation. It also offers educational outreach through training and collaboration.[12]
Headquarters address
The headquarters address, as listed on Google Maps, is 1 Cyclotron Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720.
History
The Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials was established in 2018, led by Joel Moore, with a $100 million DOE grant to advance quantum coherence research. It builds on Berkeley Lab’s expertise in quantum materials, achieving breakthroughs like superconductivity in triple-layer carbon sheets by 2019, laying the groundwork for quantum technology innovations.[13]
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References
- ↑ "Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. https://npqc.lbl.gov.
- ↑ "Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials". U.S. Department of Energy. https://www.energyfrontier.us/centers/npqc.
- ↑ "Research Team Unlocks Secret Path to a Quantum Future". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. October 12, 2021. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/10/12/research-team-unlocks-secret-path-to-a-quantum-future.
- ↑ "About NPQC". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. https://npqc.lbl.gov/about.
- ↑ "Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. https://npqc.lbl.gov.
- ↑ "About NPQC". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. https://npqc.lbl.gov/about.
- ↑ "Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. https://npqc.lbl.gov.
- ↑ "Research Team Unlocks Secret Path to a Quantum Future". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. October 12, 2021. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/10/12/research-team-unlocks-secret-path-to-a-quantum-future.
- ↑ "Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials". U.S. Department of Energy. https://www.energyfrontier.us/centers/npqc.
- ↑ "About NPQC". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. https://npqc.lbl.gov/about.
- ↑ "About NPQC". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. https://npqc.lbl.gov/about.
- ↑ "Center for Novel Pathways to Quantum Coherence in Materials". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. https://npqc.lbl.gov.
- ↑ "Research Team Unlocks Secret Path to a Quantum Future". Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. October 12, 2021. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/10/12/research-team-unlocks-secret-path-to-a-quantum-future.