Intel Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Effort to Accelerate Quantum Computing Research
Intel Applauds Bipartisan Congressional
Effort to Accelerate Quantum Computing Research
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SANTA CLARA,
Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 2, 2018--What’s New: This week, the U.S. Senate is
reviewing its version of the National Quantum Initiative Act (S. 3143), a
bipartisan bill to create a 10-year coordinated federal program to accelerate
quantum research and development for the economic and national security of the
United States. The bill aims to ensure U.S. leadership in quantum information
science by supporting research and development, improving interagency planning
and coordination, promoting public-private partnerships, and promoting the
development of international standards.
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“When it comes to quantum
computing research, we’re at mile one of a marathon. The U.S. has long been at
the cutting edge of technology; a fact that has propelled our progress for
decades. As nations around the world race to lead in quantum information
science, the U.S. will require collaboration of industry, academia and the
federal government to keep pace. The National Quantum Initiative Act is a great
step forward, and Intel applauds the bipartisan leadership in Congress on their
progress.”-- Jim Clarke, director of quantum hardware, Intel Corporation
Why It’s Important: The National Quantum Initiative Act will
ensure the United States remains competitive in a global race to build quantum
technologies.
Quantum computing is an exciting new computing paradigm with
unique problems to be solved and new physics to be discovered. Academia,
governments and companies are racing to advance quantum science given its
potential to solve problems beyond the reach of conventional computers. For
example, quantum computers may simulate nature to advance research in
chemistry, materials science and molecular modeling.
Intel’s Context: In
2015, Intel initiated a significant investment in
quantum research. Today, Intel is making fast progress toward developing
commercially viable quantum computing systems, including the introduction of a
49-qubit superconducting test chip called “Tangle Lake.”
Federal Context: This
week’s progress in the Senate follows progress in the U.S. House of
Representatives on its version of the bill, H.R. 6227. In June, the U.S. House Science,
Space, and Technology Committee unanimously approved the legislation.
More Context:Quantum Computing at Intel
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