COLLEGE PARK, Md., Sept. 11, 2006 -- Officials from the University of Maryland, the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Security Agency today announced the creation of a joint research institute designed to advance quantum physics research and make theoretical quantum technology a reality.Signing a memorandum of understanding establishing the Joint Quantum Institute in a ceremony at the University of Maryland, College Park, today are (l-r) Frederick R. Chang (NSA), William Jeffrey (NIST), and UM President C.D. 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