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The U.S. Department of Energy has renewed $125 million in funding over five years for the Quantum Science Center, with Los Alamos National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory as principal partners.

The center, hosted by Oak Ridge and supported by multiple national laboratories, universities, and industry partners, focuses on quantum-accelerated high-performance computing. Los Alamos researchers will develop open-source quantum-classical software, hybrid algorithms, and scientific applications related to quantum simulation and materials modeling.

The center aims to integrate quantum and classical computing systems, enhancing scientific applications and addressing national security concerns. Key efforts include developing new algorithmic workflows and conducting simulations of quantum materials, with an emphasis on transitioning quantum computing from experimental to practical use.