§ 8851. Quantum information science research program

• (a) The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a basic research program on quantum information science.
• (b) In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall—
  • (1) formulate goals for quantum information science research to be supported by the Department of Energy;
  • (2) leverage the collective body of knowledge from existing quantum information science research;
  • (3) provide research experiences and training for additional undergraduate and graduate students in quantum information science, including in the fields of—
    • (A) quantum information theory;
    • (B) quantum physics;
    • (C) quantum computational science;
    • (D) applied mathematics and algorithm development;
    • (E) quantum networking;
    • (F) quantum sensing and detection; and
    • (G) materials science and engineering;
  • (4) coordinate research efforts funded through existing programs across the Department of Energy, including—
    • (A) the Nanoscale Science Research Centers;
    • (B) the Energy Frontier Research Centers;
    • (C) the Energy Innovation Hubs;
    • (D) the National Laboratories;
    • (E) the Advanced Research Projects Agency; and
    • (F) the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers; and
  • (5) coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies, research communities, and potential users of information produced under this section.