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$71 Million Boost for Quantum Physics Breakthroughs

1/19/2025

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The U.S. Department of Energy has unveiled a groundbreaking $71 million investment in 25 innovative projects harnessing quantum information science to revolutionize high-energy physics. This funding will fuel efforts to deepen our understanding of gravity, create cutting-edge sensors, and embark on experiments to uncover the mysteries of dark matter, paving the way for transformative discoveries in fundamental physics over the next five years.

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The U.S. Department of Energy has unveiled a groundbreaking $71 million investment in 25 innovative projects harnessing quantum information science to revolutionize high-energy physics. This funding will fuel efforts to deepen our understanding of gravity, create cutting-edge sensors, and embark on experiments to uncover the mysteries of dark matter, paving the way for transformative discoveries in fundamental physics over the next five years.