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Developing a Fault Tolerant Quantum Computer

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With the support of the National Science Foundation, the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation uses quantum simulation to gain insight into and take advantage of the rich behavior of complex quantum systems. Work at the Institute is organized into three major research challenges.

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News

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    Linke Returns to UMD as the New Director of its National Quantum Laboratory

    January 16, 2026
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    Sudden Breakups of Monogamous Quantum Couples Surprise Researchers

    January 5, 2026
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    Quantum Leap Career Nexus Aims to Boost Quantum Workforce

    December 10, 2025
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I’m fascinated by entropy because it’s this abstract concept, quantified with a funny-looking function, but it has such important real-life implications.

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RQS researchers and staff actively engage our community and the broader public in science.

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