Quantum Information Science (QIS) has been part of the United States’ strategy since 1999, with the release of the Scientific and Technical Report (STR) entitled: “Quantum Information Science. An Emerging Field of Interdisciplinary Research and Education in Science and Engineering.” Since then, 55 publications have contributed to the overall US strategy to advance QIS and quantum applications. These documents consist of Scientific and Technical Reports (STR), Strategy Documents, Event Summaries, and the National Quantum Initiative Supplement to the President’s Budget.
The United States has released roughly 3.5 QIS reports (on average) since 1999, making up 65% of the strategic documents related to QIS. STRs are fundamental sources of scientific and technical information and regularly include more comprehensive or detailed information than scholarly papers or presentations. The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) also released the first QIS Strategy Document in 2009, articulating clear goals and a vision for federal service and technology investments, focusing on information technology, and strengthening fundamental research.
In 2018, a Summary of the 2018 White House Summit on Advancing American Leadership in Quantum Information Science was published as an Event Summary. Event Summaries are published by the National Quantum Coordination Office (NSQO) and provide an executive summary of key engagements related to QIS. The National Quantum Initiative (NQI) Act, which became law in 2018, also ensures the annual release of the National Quantum Initiative Supplement to the President’s Budget.
Since 1999, the US has been charting a way to address QIS and the strategy has accelerated in the last five years. 21 different agencies, in addition to Nobel Laureates and international partners, are now invested in the US strategy to address all aspects of Quantum Science. The US strategy encompasses a whole of government approach, along with, collaborating with industry, academic institutions, and allies worldwide to bring to life the remarkable potential in how QIS can change the way citizens live, work, and understand the world.
In conclusion, the US has a comprehensive strategy to advance QIS and quantum applications. Its aim is to coordinate federal efforts, establish clear national goals, and promote leadership, education, outreach, and recruitment in the field of QIS. With these efforts, the US is on a path to lead the world in QIS.
Key Points:
• The US has had a strategy to advance QIS since 1999, with the release of the STR “Quantum Information Science”
• 55 publications contribute to the US strategy to advance QIS and quantum applications
• STRs are fundamental sources of scientific and technical information
• The National Science and Technology Council released its first QIS Strategy Document in 2009
• Event Summaries are published by the National Quantum Coordination Office to provide an executive summary of key engagements related to QIS
• The National Quantum Initiative Act, which became law in 2018, ensures the annual release of the National Quantum Initiative Supplement to the President’s Budget
• 21 different agencies, in addition to Nobel Laureates and international partners, are now invested in the US strategy to address all aspects of Quantum Science
• The US is on a path to lead the world in QIS