Multi-qubits Coherent Operations Proposers' Day
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/registration. 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 approval to register for the Conference has been received. 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.
Electronic devices with the ability to record are
prohibited at this event.
Questions concerning conference & registration can be sent to
IARPAevents@brtrc.com.
Questions regarding the program can be sent to
dni-iarpa-baa-09-06@ugov.gov.