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Quantum Computing

Quantum computing promises to revolutionize data processing and encryption. The National Academies analyze research progress, applications, and policy implications of this emerging technology.

A Bit (or Qubit) About Quantum Computing: Q&A with Mark Horowitz Mar 27, 2025 Feature Story
National Nuclear Security Administration Cannot Continue With ‘Business as Usual' in the Shifting Supercomputing Landscape, Says New Report Apr 13, 2023 News Release

Featured Publications

An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Physical Measurement Laboratory: Fiscal Year 2025

Consensus Study Report

2026

Frontiers of Engineered Coherent Matter and Systems: Proceedings of a Workshop

Proceedings

2025

The Current Status and Future Direction of High-Magnetic-Field Science and Technology in the United States

Consensus Study Report

2024

Advancing Chemistry and Quantum Information Science: An Assessment of Research Opportunities at the Interface of Chemistry and Quantum Information Science in the United States

Consensus Study Report

2023

Quantum Science Concepts in Enhancing Sensing and Imaging Technologies: Applications for Biology: Proceedings of a Workshop

Proceedings

2021

Featured work

Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL)

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Computing Breakthroughs and Innovation Patterns

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Enhancing Biotechnology Innovation and Applications for National Security – Meetings of Experts

Meeting of Experts

Government-University-Industry-Philanthropy Research Roundtable Webinars

Educational/Outreach Activity

Identifying Opportunities at the Interface of Chemistry and Quantum Information Science

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Panel on Review of the Four Divisions of the Physical Measurement Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Decadal Assessment and Outlook Report on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Science

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Technical Assessment of the Feasibility and Implications of Quantum Computing

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Army Research Laboratory Technical Assessment Board: 2024 Panel on Assessment of Photonics, Electronics, and Quantum Sciences

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Upcoming events

Units

Aeronautics, Space, and Astronomy Program Area

Oversight Unit

Eagle Nebula (M16 - Messier 16) SHO Palette

Computing Research, Technologies, and Systems Program Area

Oversight Unit

Close-up of Silicon Die are being Extracted from Semiconductor Wafer and Attached to Substrate by Pick and Place Machine. Computer Chip Manufacturing at Fab. Semiconductor Packaging Process.

Center for Advancing Science and Technology (CAST)

Oversight Unit

Action Collaborative on Education and Workforce Trajectories in Tech

Action Collaborative

Recently Completed

Government-University-Industry-Philanthropy Research Roundtable

Roundtable/Forum

Decorative Image.

Board on Life Sciences

Standing Committee

Computer Science and Telecommunications Board

Standing Committee

Abstract colorful grid in motion

Roundtable on Science and Welfare of Animals Involved in Research

Roundtable/Forum

Recently Completed

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