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18 April 2022
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Quantum information science (QIS) is an emerging field of discovery and technology that offers tremendous potential—from quantum computers with powerful new capabilities to networks of ultrasensitive quantum sensors. QIS is on the mind of many scientists, engineers, and tech entrepreneurs. Under the aegis of the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is one of the key federal agencies responsible for U.S. quantum research and development. Since the launch of this act, the U.S. government has invested over $2.5 billion in QIS research and development.
Read more about how the Department of Energy’s Office of Science has been a leading supporter of QIS research.
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W Boson Measurement Differs from Standard Model Prediction: Scientists in the CDF collaboration – including those from DOE’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory – have made the most precise measurement to date of the W boson’s mass. If confirmed, this measurement suggests a possible need to improve the calculations from or extend the Standard Model of Particle Physics. |
Magic Angle Graphene: The name of “magic angle graphene” refers to the fact that when two layers of graphene are placed at 1.1 degrees, they can be superconducting. Adding a third layer of graphene improves the odds of finding superconductivity. A new study by researchers at Columbia University explains what makes twisted trilayer graphene more robust than the version with two layers. |
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Minimizing COVID’s Spread: Building on work originally done for atmospheric modeling, researchers at DOE’s Brookhaven Lab looked at how multiple layers of protection can reduce the spread of COVID-19. They found that having everyone in a room with improved ventilation wear a mask and stand at least 6 feet apart reduced the risk of infection by more than 98 percent in more than 95 percent of the scenarios studied. |
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The Office of Science posted four new highlights between 4/5/22 and 4/18/22.
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Better Clouds than Ever in Climate Model: Researchers working on the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) project have developed an entirely new global atmosphere model. The atmospheric model has a resolution 30 times finer than global climate models. This resolution allows scientists to study the atmosphere with far more detail than previously possible. This work helps scientists take full advantage of the performance of upcoming exascale computers. It used both the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center and the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility, DOE Office of Science user facilities. |
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Gizmodo: These souped-up X-rays are nearly ready to zap stuff
DOE’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has almost finished preparing the new Linac Coherent Light Source-II. The X-rays it will produce will be 10,000 times brighter than the previous light source, the LCLS.
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DOE Office of Science’s Contributions to the IPCC
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To understand the impacts of climate change now and into the future, we need solid scientific expertise. Many scientists at DOE’s national laboratories – including Berkeley Lab, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory – are leading contributors to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. They provide information and knowledge on climate modeling, reducing greenhouse gases, extreme weather, and more. Learn about the role of national laboratory scientists in the articles Achieving Climate Goals Will Require Transformational Changes, Technology Can Fix the Climate Mess – but Not Without Help, and ORNL Expertise Supports Latest IPCC Report and Efforts to Understand, Address Climate Change. |
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Videos: World Quantum Day
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Did you celebrate World Quantum Day on April 14? To share our love of quantum information science, we worked with more than 30 scientists, educators, and other staff members from our national laboratories to record short videos where they describe their work and what excites them about quantum. Check out the videos on our YouTube World Quantum Day playlist and Twitter feed. |
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CommUnique provides a review of recent Office of Science Communications and Public Affairs stories and features. This is only a sample of our recent work promoting research done at universities, national labs, and user facilities throughout the country.
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