Quantum Computing and Information Technologies (QCiT)

The Center for Quantum Computing and Information Technologies (QCiT) will bring together an industry consortium, government laboratories, faculty, and students to apply quantum computing to solve practical problems that cannot be addressed with classical computing systems.

The computing testbed will research algorithms used for materials simulations, drug discovery, industrial process optimization, and quantum machine learning. The quantum network would focus on secure communications, interconnecting networks for distributed quantum computing processors, and a quantum sensor network for high resolution and sensitivity. The center will explore mathematical models and algorithms that bridge the gap between quantum hardware and computer programmers.

Prior to the formation of the center, a grassroots group of faculty across Carnegie Mellon were working on various quantum topics. The new center will now unite these researchers who represent different areas of expertise and reorients their focus towards goals relevant to industry.