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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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    NSF Renews Maryland-Led Quantum Simulation Institute’s Funding

    August 25, 2026
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    RQS Senior Investigator Joins DOE Initiative to Advance AI for Quantum Computing

    July 31, 2026
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    Researchers Explore How Quantum Computers—and Their Errors—May Enhance AI

    July 24, 2026
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Fault tolerance is the milestone that will move quantum computing from promising demonstrations to a technology that can solve meaningful scientific and engineering problems.

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