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NSF Awards $5M to UMD-led Multi-Institutional Team for Development of Prototype Quantum Routers, Modems

Grant supports UMD-led work to develop crucial technology to connect quantum computers and pave the way for a quantum internet
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A $5 million NSF grant is funding a UMD-led project to develop the hardware necessary to connect ion trap quantum computers and deploy the quantum internet.

September 16, 2021

Contacts

Kara Stamets:

Grant supports UMD-led work to develop crucial technology to connect quantum computers and pave the way for a quantum internet

Topics

Quantum Science Research Grant / Fund

Colleges & Schools

A. James Clark School of Engineering