§8851. Quantum information science research program
(a) In general
The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a basic research program on quantum information science.
(b) Program components
In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall-
(1) formulate goals for quantum information science research to be supported by the Department of Energy;
(2) leverage the collective body of knowledge from existing quantum information science research;
(3) provide research experiences and training for additional undergraduate and graduate students in quantum information science, including in the fields of-
(A) quantum information theory;
(B) quantum physics;
(C) quantum computational science;
(D) applied mathematics and algorithm development;
(E) quantum networking;
(F) quantum sensing and detection; and
(G) materials science and engineering;
(4) coordinate research efforts funded through existing programs across the Department of Energy, including-
(A) the Nanoscale Science Research Centers;
(B) the Energy Frontier Research Centers;
(C) the Energy Innovation Hubs;
(D) the National Laboratories;
(E) the Advanced Research Projects Agency; and
(F) the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers; and
(5) coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies, research communities, and potential users of information produced under this section.
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