Quantum 2025

The United Nations has proclaimed 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking a century of progress in quantum information science. Argonne National Laboratory joins the world in celebrating 100 years of advances in quantum.

Quantum information science and technology are expected to make significant impacts in discovery science, computing, communication, finance, medicine, navigation, logistics and other areas. Leveraging multidisciplinary teams, world-class facilities and powerful scientific tools, Argonne is enabling breakthroughs in quantum information research and confronting profound scientific and technological challenges in support of U.S. prosperity and security.

Events

LinkedIn Live: The Quantum Landscape - June 17
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Central time

Argonne presents a live, three-part LinkedIn event highlighting quantum’s real-world relevance across research, education and workforce development.

Part 1: Emerging Quantum Research in Action

Argonne scientists present short, high-impact talks on innovations in quantum sensing, simulation, and computing.

Part 2: Expanding Quantum STEM Access
A look at how Argonne and its partners are building inclusive quantum pathways for students, teachers, and community learners.

Part 3: The Quantum Landscape Panel
Experts from Argonne, PsiQuantum, and UChicago will discuss where quantum careers are growing; what problems quantum tech may help solve, and free, accessible tools for learning and teaching quantum

Featured Panelists:
David Awschalom, Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago
Aaron Fluitt, PsiQuantum
Chloe Washabaugh, University of Chicago

This event is open to students, educators, professionals, and anyone curious about quantum’s next frontier.

Learn more and attend online

Argonne OutLoud: The Quantum Prairie - June 12
7-8 p.m. Central time
Virtual and in person at Argonne National Laboratory, Building 240

Recognizing its potential to drive innovation and economic growth, governments and companies around the globe are making substantial investments in quantum research. Chicago and the Midwest have emerged as leaders in quantum research and innovation, earning the nickname “The Quantum Prairie,” a take on the Silicon Valley.

In celebration of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, Argonne OutLoud spotlights the groundbreaking quantum research taking place at Argonne and in the region. The event will emphasize collaborations with academic, industry, and government partners, exploring how these initiatives are advancing the frontiers of quantum science and their potential impact on us all.

Reddit AMA: Quantum Curious? A Matter of Engineering Qubits - April 14
12-1 p.m. Central time

Did you know that qubits, the fundamental units of quantum information, can exist in multiple states simultaneously? This property enables quantum computers to perform complex calculations more efficiently than classical computers. Engineering qubits involves manipulating materials at the atomic level to harness quantum mechanical properties for technological advancements.

At this Ask Me Anything, we will discuss how researchers at Argonne engineer quantum bits.

We’ll be joined by Jessica Catharine Jones, a postdoctoral researcher specializing in thin film properties for quantum applications, and Ignas Masiulionis, graduate student in quantum engineering at the University of Chicago focusing on developing materials to enhance quantum information distribution.

They’ll answer your questions and share insights into their cutting-edge research and the future of quantum technology.

Argonne Quantum Education Summit - March 7
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Chicago State University, Gwendolyn Brooks Library

The Argonne Quantum Education Summit focuses on quantum science and its impact on the future of education and workforce development. This event convenes education leaders, administrators and professionals who work with 3^rd-12^th grade schools, out-of-school time programs, and community colleges to explore quantum fields, discover potential career pathways, and access resources for integrating quantum concepts into education and workforce programs.

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Photos: Argonne’s quantum research
Articles: Recent quantum-related milestones
Videos: Quantum concepts, research and center overview

International Year of Quantum Calendar

Enjoy images of Argonne quantum research and learn more about the history of quantum science in this 2025 calendar.

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See Argonne’s Quantum Research
at Work

Nazar Delegan working with equipment at the Argonne Quantum Foundry. — Nazar Delegan develops next-generation materials for quantum devices in the Argonne Quantum Foundry. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

Juliang Li and Marharyta Lisovenko, wearing clean room outfits, use a tool called an electron beam writer. — Juliang Li and Marharyta Lisovenko use a tool called an electron beam writer at Argonne to make a broadband amplifier, which may be integrated with a qubit circuit to amplify signals and cut down on noise. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

Jonathan Marcks and Chris Wang use the Chicago Quantum Computing Testbed. — Using the Chicago Quantum Computing Testbed, located at Argonne, Jonathan Marcks and Chris Wang test and characterize qubits for future quantum computers. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

Ruggero Emmanuele and Jia-Shiang Chen use lasers equipment. — Ruggero Emmanuele and Jia-Shiang Chen use lasers to characterize semiconducting quantum materials to help improve their ability to process and store quantum information. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

Jessica Barbosa Martins and Kumar Neeraj use equipment at Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source. — Jessica Barbosa Martins and Kumar Neeraj use one of the beamlines at Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source to characterize materials to be developed into qubits. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

Xu Han, Rajkumar Kettimuthu, Md Shariful Islam, Joaquin Chung standing by and working with quantum equipment. — Xu Han, Rajkumar Kettimuthu, Md Shariful Islam, Joaquin Chung and other Argonne researchers are developing technologies and protocols to enable scalable, long-distance quantum communication. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

Jiefei Zhang, wearing safety glasses, uses equipment to view a sample material. — Jiefei Zhang examines a sample material to perfect the development of qubits in diamond at the Argonne Quantum Foundry. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

Alan Dibos, working at a computer wearing a clean room outfit. — Alan Dibos uses a flip-chip bonder to pick and place chips at submicron precision into larger assemblies, enabling the placement of large numbers of quantum processors onto a substrate. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

The molecular beam epitaxy machine. — The molecular beam epitaxy machine enables scientists to build bits of matter one atomic layer at a time, creating materials for quantum memories that can be built on silicon chips. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

Scientist working with a dilution refrigerator to cool quantum processors. — Scientists at the Center for Nanoscale Materials’ Quantum Matter and Devices laboratory at Argonne use a dilution refrigerator to cool quantum processors to close to absolute zero so qubits can operate under stable conditions. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

A scientist stands at the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility with supercomputing equipment. — Scientists use the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility’s supercomputing capabilities to carry out simulations of quantum calculations. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

Thomas Cecil, wearing a clean room outfit, uses a physical vapor deposition system. — Thomas Cecil uses a physical vapor deposition system to deposit thin films onto wafers as part of the development of quantum sensors. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

People Spotlight

Creating color centers for quantum science

Argonne scientist Benjamin Pingault, a researcher at the Q-NEXT quantum center, creates color centers — qubits made by manipulating single atoms within a crystal — and emphasizes the importance of creativity and adaptability for fruitful collaboration.

May 20, 2025 | Quantum Information Science, Quantum Matter and Materials, Q-NEXT