Convergence QL: NSF/DOE Quantum Science Summer School

Convergence QL：NSF/DOE 量子科学暑期学校

• 批准号: 1743069
• 负责人: Natalia Drichko
• 金额: $ 13.83万
• 依托单位: Johns Hopkins University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2017
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2017-06-15 至 2021-05-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1743069&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Convergence; QL; NSF; DOE; Quantum

Non-technical Abstract: The invention of quantum mechanics in the early decades of 20th century introduced strangeness and spookiness to the seemingly complete classical world. This first quantum revolution enabled the amazing technological developments of the 20th century, resulting e.g. in modern electronics and immense societal impact. Today the world is witnessing the early days of the second quantum revolution, where the convergent elements of quantum mechanics like quantum superposition or quantum entanglement will lead to widespread practical applications in quantum computing, quantum cryptography or quantum sensing. One of the major obstacles in achieving this goal is lack of specialized workforce. The required qualifications comprise deep understanding of quantum mechanics, but also include practical knowledge of the convergent fields of microwave electronics, cryogenic and ultra-high vacuum technologies, quantum materials, advanced computer programming and algorithm optimization, with elements of device and system engineering. Existing educational programs usually specialize in only one or two of the above areas. This project helps fill the void in educating the future cadre for quantum revolution by putting together a transdisciplinary group of practitioners experienced in various aspects of quantum science with a group of select graduate students from across the US in the form of an annually recurring Summer School. The cultural and intellectual challenge comes from a need to equip students with practical knowledge of multiple fields relevant to quantum revolution, but also from the desire to foster their ability to learn and maintain the curiosity needed for future progress. The interactions of students with leaders in the field are based on a mixture of direct presentations, tutorials and talks, with interactive activities including round table discussions, student presentations, and courses in practical use of quantum technology. Interactions between speakers from various disciplines, from condensed matter physics through quantum chemistry and engineering, are expected to generate new ideas at the boundaries of fields.Technical Abstract:As the first quantum revolution of the 1920s led to the modern digital and telecommunications age of the present day, the current position of quantum science suggests that a second quantum revolution is at hand which is expected to have wide reaching implications not only for our fundamental understanding of the natural world but also for computing, energy, and global connectivity. A critical component of this development is the education of the next generation of scientists in the principles, methods, and goals of this "Quantum Leap". This is motivated by the observation that the rapidly growing quantum industry is facing an acute shortage of uniquely qualified workforce. New approaches to education in quantum science are particularly important given the breadth of disciplines brought together in this area- reaching across mathematics, chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering. As part of initiating this educational effort, this project puts forth a summer school for graduate students as a direct tool to provide an in-depth immersion in the emerging field of convergent quantum science and technology. The approach of this gathering is a summer school wherein students are exposed to education in science and technology beyond what they could be exposed to in traditional classroom settings or typical conferences/workshops. Lecturers focus on pedagogical lectures on these topics rather than seminar style research presentations. Afternoon sessions are aimed at interactive activities involving students and presenters. Themed panels with speakers and organizers serving as panel members for both scientific and career related sessions are planned. The lecturers are encouraged to participate in several days rather than one or two days, to include the additional benefit of cross-disciplinary "pollination" of ideas between lecturers from different disciplines. The program combines aspects of classroom style education, research seminars, multitude of interactive forms and an active discussion forum. The two week duration for the school encourages both formal and informal discussion between students and lecturers as well as among the students themselves.

非技术摘要：20 世纪初期量子力学的发明给看似完整的经典世界带来了陌生和幽灵。第一次量子革命促成了 20 世纪令人惊叹的技术发展，例如：现代电子产品和巨大的社会影响。今天，世界正在见证第二次量子革命的早期阶段，量子力学的聚合元素，如量子叠加或量子纠缠，将在量子计算、量子密码学或量子传感领域带来广泛的实际应用。实现这一目标的主要障碍之一是缺乏专业劳动力。所需的资格包括对量子力学的深刻理解，还包括微波电子学、低温和超高真空技术、量子材料、高级计算机编程和算法优化等聚合领域的实践知识，以及设备和系统工程的要素。现有的教育项目通常只专注于上述领域中的一两个领域。该项目通过每年定期举办暑期学校的形式，将一群在量子科学各个方面经验丰富的跨学科从业者与一群来自美国各地的精选研究生聚集在一起，有助于填补量子革命未来干部教育的空白。文化和智力的挑战来自于为学生提供与量子革命相关的多个领域的实践知识的需要，也来自于培养他们学习能力和保持未来进步所需的好奇心的愿望。学生与该领域领导者的互动以直接演示、教程和讲座相结合，互动活动包括圆桌讨论、学生演示和量子技术实际应用课程。从凝聚态物理到量子化学和工程学，来自不同学科的演讲者之间的互动预计将在各个领域的边界产生新的想法。 技术摘要：随着 20 年代的第一次量子革命导致了现代数字和电信时代目前，量子科学的现状表明，第二次量子革命即将到来，预计它将不仅对我们对自然世界的基本理解产生广泛的影响，而且对计算、能源和全球连通性也将产生广泛的影响。 这一发展的一个关键组成部分是对下一代科学家进行有关“量子飞跃”的原理、方法和目标的教育。 这是由于观察到快速增长的量子产业正面临着独特合格劳动力的严重短缺。考虑到该领域学科的广度，涵盖数学、化学、物理、材料科学和工程学，量子科学教育的新方法尤为重要。 作为启动这项教育工作的一部分，该项目为研究生举办了一个暑期学校，作为让学生深入了解融合量子科学和技术这一新兴领域的直接工具。 此次聚会的方式是举办暑期学校，学生们将接触到超出传统课堂环境或典型会议/研讨会所能接触到的科学和技术教育。 讲师专注于这些主题的教学讲座，而不是研讨会式的研究报告。 下午的课程旨在开展学生和演讲者参与的互动活动。 计划举办主题小组活动，由演讲者和组织者担任科学和职业相关会议的小组成员。鼓励讲师参加几天而不是一两天，以包括来自不同学科的讲师之间跨学科思想“授粉”的额外好处。该项目结合了课堂式教育、研究研讨会、多种互动形式和活跃的讨论论坛等方面。 为期两周的学校课程鼓励学生和讲师以及学生之间进行正式和非正式的讨论。