Quantum computing is a promising early-stage technology with the potential to provide scientific computing capabilities far beyond what is possible with even an Exascale computer in specific problems of relevance to the Office of Science. These include (but are not limited to) materials modeling, molecular dynamics, and quantum chromodynamics. The purpose of this workshop is to identify opportunities and challenges in establishing a small, collaborative research facility to advance quantum computing hardware for these and other science applications.
This workshop, sponsored by the Advanced Scientific Computing Research Program (ASCR) om DOE's Office of Science, will bring key stakeholder groups together to (1) identify their individual capabilities and interests in quantum computing hardware and its use for science applications; (2) share best practices for management of collaborative research facilities, including topics such as workforce training and building strong relationships with the research community; and (3) identify technology that will be important for the success of a testbed facility with the goal of advancing quantum computing for scientific applications in the next five years.
The Quantum Testbed Stakeholder Workshop is an open, public meeting; however, space is limited. In the event that the workshop is oversubscribed, participants with submitted and accepted white papers will be invited to contribute with priority over those who did not submit a white paper or whose white paper was not formally accepted. Workshop participants are strongly encouraged to submit white papers that clearly state the relevance of their views with respect to the goals of the workshop and the anticipated discussion topics.
ASCR is one of the six interdisciplinary scientific program offices within the Office of Science (http://science.energy.gov/) along with Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics and Nuclear Physics. ASCR's mission is to discover, develop, and deploy computational and networking capabilities to analyze, model, simulate, and predict complex phenomena important to DOE (http://science.energy.gov/ascr/).
Organizing Committee:
Jonathan Carter, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
David Dean, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Greg Hebner, Sandia National Laboratory
Jungsang Kim, Duke University
Andrew Landahl, Sandia National Laboratory
Peter Maunz, Sandia National Laboratory
Raphael Pooser, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Irfan Siddiqi, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and U.C. Berkeley
Jeffrey Vetter, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Important Information
Registration is now closed
Late white papers can be submitted until February 7, 2017