Quantum technology

The laws of quantum promise a new level of computing power, incredible sensors and unhackable communications—all under exploration at the University of Chicago, Argonne and Fermi national laboratories.

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Haidan Wen

One year in, Q-NEXT quantum research center is going strong

Scientists use lasers to recreate 'twisted' superconducting material Drawing of two layers, one above the other, with an egg-carton-like texture

Scientists use lasers to recreate 'twisted' superconducting material

Leaders take look ahead at quantum technology Panel discussion at Quantum Summit

Leaders take look ahead at quantum technology

The quantum internet, explained Quantum technology

The quantum internet, explained

Closeup of a circular upright instrument with brass features used for superconducting quantum technology research

Why Quantum Tech Will Change Our Future: The Day Tomorrow Began (Ep. 104)

Explore how foundational discoveries at UChicago have shaped quantum research

2022 Chicago Quantum Summit to gather leaders defining the emerging field Illustration depicting quantum technology

2022 Chicago Quantum Summit to gather leaders defining the emerging field

Chicago expands and activates quantum network, taking steps toward a secure quantum internet Quantum network

Chicago expands and activates quantum network, taking steps toward a secure quantum internet

Using two different elements creates new possibilities in hybrid atomic quantum computers Left: A hybrid array of cesium atoms (yellow) and rubidium atoms (blue). Right: The customizability of the researchers’ technique enables them to place the atoms anywhere, allowing them to create this image of Chicago landmarks Willis Tower and the Cloud Gate.

Using two different elements creates new possibilities in hybrid atomic quantum computers

UChicago scientists create strange quantum ‘domain walls’ in laboratory Blob of atoms with a faintly visible line dividing two halves

UChicago scientists create strange quantum ‘domain walls’ in laboratory

UChicago researchers set record by preserving quantum states for more than five seconds Elena Glen (left) and Cyrus Zeledon

UChicago researchers set record by preserving quantum states for more than five seconds

Scientists simulate ‘fingerprint’ of noise on quantum computer Quantum computer dilation refrigerator taken at 2018 ASCE

Scientists simulate ‘fingerprint’ of noise on quantum computer