NSF Establishes Center for Reliable, Self-Correcting Quantum Computer Design

The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded a $37.5 million grant to establish NSF PRACTIQAL, a new center focused on developing reliable, self-correcting quantum computers. This multidisciplinary initiative, involving researchers from institutions like UC San Diego, aims to overcome the inherent error proneness of quantum machines. The center's work is crucial for advancing the practicality and widespread adoption of quantum computing technology.