Physics World Weekly Podcast Oak Ridge’s Quantum Science Center takes a multidisciplinary approach to developing quantum materials and technologies
Jul 17, 2025
Travis Humble, the Director of the Quantum Science Center at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, shares insights on pioneering quantum materials and technologies. He discusses the significance of collaborations among national labs, universities, and industries. Humble highlights advancements in quantum sensing and communication, including efforts towards a quantum internet. Key topics also include the integration of quantum computing with supercomputing to enhance scientific simulations. The future looks bright as Oak Ridge continues to drive innovation through its multidisciplinary approach.
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Neutron Source Detects Quantum Entanglement
- Oak Ridge uses the Spallation Neutron Source to probe materials with topological order or entanglement.
- This unique facility helps detect quantum entanglement in electronic or magnetic materials for new quantum technologies.
Spin Liquids as Qubit Candidates
- Oak Ridge’s Center for Nanophase Material Science synthesizes and fabricates quantum materials into devices.
- They explore spin liquids, like ruthenium trichloride, as potential qubit technologies storing quantum information.
Multidisciplinary Teams Drive Quantum Science
- Multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial for quantum material and technology development.
- Bridging different definitions of qubits from physicists and computer scientists amplifies scientific progress.
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