U.S. Department of Energy Announces $7 Million for Quantum Technology Outposts in Fundamental Physics

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $7.3 million in funding for eight projects focused on applying quantum information science and technology to new experiments and simulations in high energy physics. These 'Quantum Outposts' will develop new quantum sensors and applications for quantum computers, aiming to uncover phenomena beyond the Standard Model and accelerate scientific discovery through next-generation computing technology.