Quantum Information Science and Technology for Nuclear Physics. Input into U.S. Long-Range Planning, 2023

TL;DR

This paper summarizes a workshop that strategized the integration of Quantum Information Science and Technology into nuclear physics research, emphasizing future opportunities, workforce development, and scientific advancements over the next decade.

Contribution

It presents a comprehensive plan and endorsed resolutions for leveraging QIST in nuclear physics, aligning community efforts and outlining strategic goals for 5-10 years.

Findings

Identified key scientific opportunities at the intersection of NP and QIST.

Outlined strategic plans for quantum sensing and simulations in NP.

Developed a roadmap for workforce development in quantum technologies.

Abstract

In preparation for the 2023 NSAC Long Range Plan (LRP), members of the Nuclear Science community gathered to discuss the current state of, and plans for further leveraging opportunities in, QIST in NP research at the Quantum Information Science for U.S. Nuclear Physics Long Range Planning workshop, held in Santa Fe, New Mexico on January 31 - February 1, 2023. The workshop included 45 in-person participants and 53 remote attendees. The outcome of the workshop identified strategic plans and requirements for the next 5-10 years to advance quantum sensing and quantum simulations within NP, and to develop a diverse quantum-ready workforce. The plans include resolutions endorsed by the participants to address the compelling scientific opportunities at the intersections of NP and QIST. These endorsements are aligned with similar affirmations by the LRP Computational Nuclear Physics and AI/ML Workshop, the Nuclear Structure, Reactions, and Astrophysics LRP Town Hall, and the Fundamental Symmetries, Neutrons, and Neutrinos LRP Town Hall communities.