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MIT Science Policy Review

Catalyzing the quantum leap

Kushal Seetharam, Michael DeMarco

Published Aug 30, 2021• 0 citations
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Abstract

Given the growing hype and investment in quantum technology, it is important to understand its current landscape and how best to catalyze progress in QIS towards the eventual goal of societally-relevant innovation in materials, pharmaceuticals, industrial processes, cybersecurity and myriad other areas. We give a brief overview of the policy landscape of the emerging QIS innovation system. The most important requirement for steady progress in QIS is a robust workforce. Here, we focus on one key slice of workforce development: the training of adaptable quantum scientists and engineers.

DOI
10.38105/spr.lcbqcligt5

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