Potential Applications of Quantum Computing at Los Alamos National Laboratory

Understand

The emergence of quantum computing technology over the last decade indicates the potential for a transformational impact in the study of quantum mechanical systems.

• It is natural to presume that such computing technologies would be valuable to large scientific institutions, such as United States national laboratories.
• However, detailed descriptions of what these institutions would like to use these computers for are limited.
• To help provide some initial insights into this topic, this report develops detailed use cases of how quantum computing technology could be utilized to enhance a variety of quantum physics research activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory, including quantum magnetic materials, high-temperature superconductivity and nuclear astrophysics simulations.