About EQUATEEmergent Quantum Materials and Technologies
The State of Nebraska is participating in the second quantum revolution - where
quantum mechanics is applied to information theory and technology - by launching an interdisciplinary,
interdepartmental, and multi-campus research and education cluster on EQUATE to increase jurisdictional
competitiveness in the area of quantum science and technologies.
This project focuses on research
and workforce development to advance knowledge on topics related to quantum materials, technologies, and
computation. Quantum materials are a new class of materials that exhibit quantum phenomena at macroscopic length
scales and are expected to advance the technological landscape through the advent of quantum technologies. These new
technologies will revolutionize fields such as information technology, medical technology, and cryptography, with an
impact on security areas such as defense and banking.
EQUATE converges for the first time the complementary quantum science and technology expertise of the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Nebraska Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and Creighton University
- in partnership with Little Priest Tribal College and Nebraska Indian Community College - to create unique
opportunities for Nebraska. EQUATE consolidates the quantum science and technology expertise of 20 faculty
researchers across the four Nebraska research institutions, establishing collaboration and feedback between theory
and experiment to guide discoveries and expedite the findings of new emergent quantum materials and phenomena.
Focus Research Groups
EQUATE is divided into three focused research groups (FRGs). They complement each other by combining fundamental science, applications, and computational activities. Click each group to learn more.
