NSF Quantum Leap Big Idea

We are in the midst of the second quantum revolution which aims to exploit quantum phenomena such as superposition, entanglement, interference to enable major advances in quantum sensing, quantum communication, quantum computation and quantum simulation. These advances require a broad inter-disciplinary effort which includes physical scientists (including chemical physicists and chemists of all types), computer scientists, mathematicians and engineers. The NSF's Quantum Leap (QL) Big Idea draws from all these disciplines to engage in a transformative, high-risk-high reward enterprise to address fundamental questions such as how to prepare and manipulate complex or dynamic quantum states; how to control material-light interactions to create new quantum phenomena; how to design and engineer systems that use quantum effects to their fullest extent. In this talk, I will focus on opportunities for those engaged in chemical and molecular science to engage in NSF QL related initiatives.