Multi-qubit Coherent Operations Proposers’ Day Conference SYNOPSIS The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) will host a Proposers’ Day Conference for the Multi-qubit Coherent Operations (MQCO) Program on June, 3, 2009 in anticipation of the release of a new solicitation in support of the program. The Conference will be held from 8:30am to 4:00pm at The Inn and Conference Center University of Maryland University College, 3501 University Blvd E, Adelphi, Maryland 20783. The purpose of the conference will be to provide information on the MQCO Program, to address questions from potential proposers and to provide a forum for potential proposers to present their capabilities for teaming opportunities. This announcement serves as a pre-solicitation notice and is issued solely for information and planning purposes. The Proposers’ Day Conference does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals or proposal abstracts. Conference attendance is voluntary and is not required to propose to future solicitations (if any) associated with this program. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND GOALS Many and diverse physical systems are being studied and improved as potential carriers and processors of quantum information. These qubits are at various stages of development. Some have already demonstrated small multi-qubit algorithms (atomic ions, photons, superconducting circuits), while others have not yet demonstrated single qubit control. Heretofore, the focus of the scientific effort has centered on achieving the control and speed sufficient for performing information processing tasks, with most of the attention given to the performance of one or two qubits, since operations with these are likely to form the fundamental units of any future quantum information processor. However, it is well known that additional problems of a different character will be met when attempting to operate multiple qubits at higher qubit densities. The particulars of some of these problems are specific to each qubit type, while others are common to two or more qubit types. It is the goal of the MQCO Program to define, explore, and address these problems, and to demonstrate progress by implementing demonstration algorithms. Collaborative efforts/teaming among potential performers will be strongly encouraged. It is expected that teams will be formed to enhance the likelihood of program success, whether this be due to the depth of expertise and infrastructure required to succeed against aggressive technical goals, or the breadth required to reduce risk by concurrent pursuit of multiple solutions to critical problems. IARPA anticipates that based on the compelling strength of the self-selected teams, universities and companies from around the world will participate in advancing the state of the art in this area. Researchers will be able to publish their findings in publicly-available, peer reviewed academic journals. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Attendees must register no later than 5:00pm EST May 29, 2009 at http://conference.brtrc.com/multi-qubits. Directions to the conference facility and other materials are available on the website. Due to space limitations, attendance will be limited to the first 100 registrants and to no more than 2 representatives per organization. All attendees will be required to present a government issued photo identification to enter the conference. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The late morning and afternoon will include Presentation & Poster sessions to provide an opportunity for attendees to present organization capabilities and to explore teaming arrangements. Details on the presentation and poster formats, and the procedure for submitting a request to present, will be provided after registering for the Conference. Opportunities to present will be limited by time and will therefore be limited to the first 15 registered respondents with approved presentations, and the first 40 registered respondents with approved posters. Presentations to the Government to solicit feedback is not intended, and Government personnel will not be present during these sessions. This Proposers’ Day is intended for participants who are eligible to compete on the anticipated BAA. Other Government Agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) will not be eligible to submit proposals to the anticipated BAA or participate as team members under proposals submitted by eligible entities. While such entities are not prohibited from attending the Proposers Day, due to space limitations, preference will be given first to those organizations that are eligible to compete. IARPA will not provide reimbursement for costs incurred to participate in this conference. Questions concerning conference & registration can be sent to
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