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at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Creating quantum science capabilities to address tomorrow’s mission challenges

Multidisciplinary research teams at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) harness the power of quantum technology to solve increasingly complex national security challenges. We are exploring focused, application-specific quantum solutions such as:

  • Developing new materials and device fabrication techniques to produce superconducting quantum hardware.
  • Leveraging LLNL’s expertise in photon science to improve control of quantum systems.
  • Enabling supercomputing resources to interface with quantum computers.
  • Applying classical optimization for quantum control and signal processing to quantum sensors to improve system performance.

The Livermore Center for Quantum Science supports the thriving quantum research community at LLNL. As a hub for interest and research in the quantum information sciences, the center:

  • Facilitates the development of new ideas
  • Develops external and internal collaborations
  • Fosters a strategic vision for LLNL’s quantum program
  • Provides educational opportunities for both LLNL scientists looking to adopt quantum tools and contribute to the quantum ecosystem as well as the next generation of our scientific and engineering workforce

Research thrusts

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Computing

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Simulation

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Sensing

Internship program

We offer a three-month paid internship program for students to participate in LLNL projects and connect with our scientists working in quantum computing, quantum algorithms, and quantum sensing.

The application period is closed. Applications typically open in early October and close in mid-January.

Featured scientists

Learn more about some of the people engaged in quantum research at LLNL.

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