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White House Directives Target Quantum Science, Technology

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President Joe Biden this week introduced two directives that will advance national initiatives in quantum information science (QIS). The president signed an executive order that will enhance the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee (NQIAC), as well as a National Security Memorandum (NSM) that outlines the administration’s plan to address risks to America’s economic and national security posed by advances in quantum technologies. The NQIAC is the federal government’s principal independent expert advisory body for quantum information science and technology. Per...Read full article

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    The term quantum refers to the fundamental unit or discrete amount of a physical quantity involved in interactions at the atomic and subatomic scales. It originates from quantum theory, a branch of physics that emerged in the early 20th century to explain phenomena observed on very small scales, where classical physics fails to provide accurate explanations. In the context of quantum theory, several key concepts are associated with the term quantum: Quantum mechanics: This is the branch of...
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