SQMS Center

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Silvia Zorzetti for being named to the 2026 Scientific Computing World 75!

Silvia’s work connects deep technical leadership with a forward-looking vision for quantum systems, from superconducting technologies to quantum communication and co-design. This recognition is a fitting tribute to her impact across Fermilab, SQMS and the broader scientific computing community.

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It is with enormous pride that we introduce the inaugural cohort of the Scientific Computing World 75 – the exceptional individuals who are redefining what is possible at the intersection of computing and research

05/26/2026

What limits a qubit’s performance? Sometimes, the answer starts at the surface.

In a recently published DOE Office of Science highlight, SQMS researchers identified niobium hydrides in superconducting qubits, revealing a previously unaccounted-for source of decoherence. By combining atomic force microscopy, X-ray diffraction and mass spectrometry, researchers observed how these defects form in niobium thin films as devices cool to cryogenic temperatures.

Understanding where this noise comes from is a key step toward improving qubit performance.

Microscopes, x-rays, and spectroscopy tools join forces to identify defects that interfere with delicate superconducting qubit properties.

04/14/2026

Happy World Quantum Day from the SQMS Center! We’re proud to be part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Quantum Information Science Research Center network, working together with fellow centers to push the boundaries of quantum computing, sensing and communication. Together, we’re building the future of quantum science.

03/30/2026

Congratulations again to all the SQMS collaborators who presented at APS—you represented the center with excellence and energy all week.

Group pic from the NQISRC + IBM Quantum networking event hosted during the Summit!


📸 : Nikolai Puc Photography

03/27/2026

This is not your average fridge. Check out this spotlight on the ultra-cold engineering that enables quantum research.

Join cryoengineers Greg Tatkowski and Chris James, along with physicist Daniel Bafia, as they unravel the mysteries of dilution refrigerators— an essential t...

03/20/2026

Proud to see so many SQMS collaborators in Denver for the APS Global Physics Summit. Great week of talks, new results, and even better conversations across the community.

11/14/2025

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Exploring the Quantum Universe – A Fermilab Quantum Symposium and School!
Join us Dec. 4–5 at Fermilab as we celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and the launch of SQMS 2.0.

Register here by Nov 21: https://tinyurl.com/2kurr92p

Hear from world-leading experts including:
🔵 Dr. Dario Gil – Under Secretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy
🔵 Prof. Peter Shor (MIT) – Pioneer of quantum algorithms
🔵 Prof. Jun Ye (JILA/University of Colorado Boulder) – Leader in precision measurement and quantum optics

Be part of two days of insight, collaboration and discovery at the forefront of quantum computing, communication and sensing.



Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

11/05/2025

“In just five years, SQMS has transformed fundamental understanding into tangible progress — from record-setting coherence times to new materials and devices that redefine what’s possible in quantum technology,” said Anna Grassellino, director of the SQMS Center. “This renewal allows us to build on that foundation and take the next leap: moving from discovery to deployment. Together with our partners across national labs, universities and industry, we’re poised to scale quantum systems to a level that will unlock powerful new tools for science, technology and society.”

The SQMS Center enters a new era focused on scaling quantum systems from discovery to deployment — driving innovation in computation, communication and sensing.

09/30/2025

Quantum is shaping the future. Be part of it. Apply to join us at Fermilab for "Exploring the Quantum Universe," which will include a quantum symposium, lectures, tutorials, exhibitor showcase, career development and interactive lab tours. ⚛️

We welcome students and professionals to apply to participate in this two-day event to learn about the state of the art and the future of quantum information science and technology. Participants will engage in trainings, career development opportunities and poster sessions.

Industry, academia, national labs, quantum centers and other QIS institutions are invited to host a booth and showcase their work in quantum on Friday, December 5. The showcase component aims to raise awareness of the importance of quantum information science and to demonstrate the richness of the quantum ecosystem.

🗓️Dec 4–5, 2025
📍Hosted at Fermilab
🔗 Exhibitors and participants, please apply here by Oct 20: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XRF5W83

09/09/2025

Our team had a great time at IEEE Quantum Week! We look forward to seeing everyone next year in Toronto.