The purpose of this chapter is to ensure the continued leadership of the United States in quantum information science and its technology applications by-
(1) supporting research, development, demonstration, and application of quantum
information science and technology-(A) to expand the number of researchers, educators, and students with training in quantum information science and technology to develop a workforce pipeline;(B) to promote the development and inclusion of multidisciplinary curriculum and research opportunities for quantum information science at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral level;(C) to address basic research knowledge gaps, including computational research gaps;(D) to promote the further development of facilities and centers available for quantum information science and technology research, testing and education; and(E) to stimulate research on and promote more rapid development of quantum-based technologies;(2) improving the interagency planning and coordination of Federal research and development of quantum information science and technology;(3) maximizing the effectiveness of the Federal Government's quantum information science and technology research, development, and demonstration programs;(4) promoting collaboration among the Federal Government, Federal laboratories, industry, and universities; and(5) promoting the development of international standards for quantum information science and technology security-(A) to facilitate technology innovation and private sector commercialization; and(B) to meet economic and national security goals. Pub. L. 115-368, §3, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5093. - quantum information science
- The term "quantum information science" means the use of the laws of quantum physics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, computing, or measurement of information.