New Superconducting Qubit Testbed Benefits Quantum Information Science Development
A new testbed facility capable of testing superconducting qubit fidelity in a controlled environment free of stray background radiation will benefit quantum information sciences and the development of quantum computing.
Shh! Quiet Cables Set to Help Reveal Rare Physics Events
Newly developed ultra-low radiation cables reduce background noise for neutrino and dark matter detectors.
Natural Radiation Can Interfere with Quantum Computers
Radiation from natural sources in the environment can limit the performance of superconducting quantum bits, known as qubits. The discovery has implications for quantum computing and for the search for dark matter.
Hunting for Dark Matter Axions
The search for dark matter includes expertise in radio frequency signal detection, quantum sensing, and high-energy physics at PNNL.
It’s Elemental: Ultra-trace Detector Tests Gold Purity
Ultra-trace radiation detection technique sets new global standard for measuring the nearly immeasurable.
Early Career Researchers Receive High Energy Physics Awards
Erik Lentz and Christian Boutan will research quantum information science-enabled discoveries in high energy physics with these awards.
PNNL Partnership Produces Purest-Ever Tungsten
In the search for rare physics events, extremely pure materials are essential. A partnership between PNNL and Ultramet has led to tungsten with low contamination from other elements.
PNNL to Contribute Expertise to Three National Quantum Information Science Research Centers
A cadre of physical scientists, engineers and computing experts at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is poised to participate in the launch of three new DOE Office of Science-sponsored quantum information science research centers.
WDTS Internships
College students gain technical training and research experiences at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory through internships sponsored by the DOE Office of Science's Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists program.
PNNL @ APS March 2024
Scientists from PNNL will be presenting the latest research at the American Physical Society's annual March meeting.