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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · 8d

Had a nice fireside chat with Qblox in quantum computing, hybrid quantum and workforce development. m.youtube.com/watch?v=OjWR...

Webinar | The Quantum-HPC Frontier: Driving the Future of Hybrid Computing with Bert de Jong

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thanks Yuval Boger, the Quantum Superposition Guy, for hosting me on your podcast discussing the future of quantum computing and the quantum research going on at the Quantum Systems Accelerator and @berkeleylab.lbl.gov

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Bert de Jong, Director of the Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA) at Berkeley Lab

Bert de Jong, Director of the Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA) at Berkeley Lab, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Bert describes how the center develops superconducting, trapped-ion, and neutral-atom te...

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Aug 25

I had a very nice podcast chat with Sebastian Hassinger at New Quantum Era, talking about my quantum journey, the Quantum Systems Accelerator and quantum research at @berkeleylab.lbl.gov The episode is now live. podcast.newquantumera.com/61

The New Quantum Era - innovation in quantum computing, science and technology | From Exascale to Quantum Advantage with Bert de Jong

In this episode, Sebastian Hassinger sits down with Bert de Jong, a leading computational chemist and Director of the Quantum Systems Accelerator at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. They expl...

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Aug 19

Back at ACS, it has been a minute.

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Berkeley Lab @berkeleylab.lbl.gov · Apr 30

We predict quantum breakthroughs ahead!

Lab senior scientist @wadejong.bsky.social explains how #quantum tech is reshaping science—from better batteries to decoding molecular dynamics. We’re building the future, one qubit at a time.

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Science Power-Up: Rewriting the Rules with Quantum

At Berkeley Lab, scientists are rewriting the rules of computing, chemistry, materials science, and more through the promise of quantum information science. Bert…

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Berkeley Lab @berkeleylab.lbl.gov · Apr 23

Our Lab is shaping the #quantum future—across qubits, sensors, and networks. Explore 7 ways our research is moving quantum from theory to real-world tech.

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Seven Ways Berkeley Lab is Pioneering the Quantum Future

Groundbreaking research spans the quantum ecosystem, from qubits to sensors to quantum computing networks

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Energy Sciences Network @esnet.bsky.social · Apr 23

We're proud to be part of @berkeleylab.lbl.gov's #quantum efforts, by supporting QUANT-NET's #quantumnetworking research. ⚛️👇:

Berkeley Lab @berkeleylab.lbl.gov · Apr 23

Our Lab is shaping the #quantum future—across qubits, sensors, and networks. Explore 7 ways our research is moving quantum from theory to real-world tech.

#QuantumComputing @molecularfoundry.lbl.gov @cs.lbl.gov

Seven Ways Berkeley Lab is Pioneering the Quantum Future

Groundbreaking research spans the quantum ecosystem, from qubits to sensors to quantum computing networks

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Apr 21

I appreciated the opportunity to present a keynote at Quantum.Tech last week, where I discussed the transformational advances by the five Doe National Quantum Initiative centers, while highlighting opportunities for industry and other institutions to partner…followed by a panel diving even deeper.

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Apr 10

Some great work out of the Quantum Systems Accelerator led out of Berkeley Lab.

Berkeley Lab @berkeleylab.lbl.gov · Apr 10

“Knowing how to make noise-resistant qubits will allow us to advance more efficient quantum computers directed at solving the scientific problems that are key to @ENERGY's mission.” – @wadejong.bsky.social, Quantum Systems Accelerator director newscenter.lbl.gov/2025/04/10/a...

Three scientists in a cleanroom suits, gloves, and safety glasses.

A gloved hand uses tweezers to handle a small electronic chip mounted on a circular device with multiple gold connectors.

A scientist in a cleanroom suit, gloves, and safety glasses works with a probe station under a microscope. The lab is equipped with high-tech instruments and electronic testing devices.

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Mar 17

We had a full house at the APS Global Summit this morning, where the five centers highlighted the tremendous progress in QIS they have delivered in the first 4 1/2 year of operation.

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Mar 12

Come join. We will be bringing pizza and drinks for all to make it a fun night!!!

Andreas Wallraff @andreasateth.bsky.social · Mar 12

#Quantum #Hockey at the 2025 @apsphysics.bsky.social Global Physics Summit in Anaheim.
One of the key events at the #APSmarch Meeting. One week to go. Mark your calendar.
Join as a spectator or as a player to support your team and see who will establish #quantum advantage!
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Andreas Wallraff @andreasateth.bsky.social · Mar 12

#Quantum #Hockey at the 2025 @apsphysics.bsky.social Global Physics Summit in Anaheim.
One of the key events at the #APSmarch Meeting. One week to go. Mark your calendar.
Join as a spectator or as a player to support your team and see who will establish #quantum advantage!
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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Feb 27

Does that mean I won’t gain weight as long as I don’t step on a scale? 😂🤣

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Feb 27

In the first five years of the Quantum Systems Accelerator we not only build quantum computing prototypes, but also used them to start exploring interesting materials physics problems. We’re charting a path to scientific discovery with quantum tech. quantumsystemsaccelerator.org/2025/02/26/q...

QSA Quantum Technologies Advance Insights into Materials Physics – QSA

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Feb 12

You better be ready. There are some amazingly smart and creative kids out there that can blow you away.

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Feb 12

I’ve worked with some talented high school students, undergrad and grad students , and postdocs. They are making a mark on the scientific community.

Bryan Dickinson @chembiobryan.bsky.social · Feb 11

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! the @uchichemistry.bsky.social organic chem undergrads celebrated in class today by learning about @carolynbertozzi.bskyverified.social's Nobel prize winning work! Also gave us a chance to review aromaticity, reaction rates, and ring strain!

Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Feb 6

Earlier this week, the Berkeley Lab Computing Sciences held its annual postdoc symposium. 20 of our highly talented postdocs gave 10 minute pitch talks about their research. It's a great learning experience, with a lot of mentoring. prior to the event. They did an awesome job!!!

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Berkeley Lab @berkeleylab.lbl.gov · Jan 7

“Quantum is a research field that needs big science, needs big teams, needs interdisciplinary teams of researchers, and that is something you will find here at Berkeley. That's what we do. We build big experiments.” - Quantum Systems Accelerator Director @wadejong.bsky.social

Berkeley Lab Computing Sciences @cs.lbl.gov · Jan 7

Did you know 2025 is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology?

We're kicking off the celebration with a new mini-doc showcasing @berkeleylab.lbl.gov's quantum information research and breakthroughs! bit.ly/LBNLqc

@esnet.bsky.social @sandialabs.bsky.social #QuantumComputing #Quantum

Berkeley Lab Quantum: Advancing the Science and Technology of the Future

YouTube video by Berkeley Lab

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Jan 10

If accurate, police and prosecutors need to be held accountable. www.nbcnews.com/specials/sex...

Less than 4% of sex crimes end in conviction, NBC News investigation shows

Data from eight major cities shows that less than 4% of sex crimes result in convictions.

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Jan 8

Awesome work!

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Jan 8

I have college as that had to evacuate the area 😔

Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Jan 7

Welcome to 2025, the International Year of Quantum!

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science National QIS Research Centers are leading the #quantum revolution. Visit www.nqisrc.org to learn how we’ve advanced quantum information research, and follow us on the social media. #QuantumQuintet

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John Preskill @preskill.bsky.social · Dec 19

Congratulations to all who contributed to the advances in quantum error correction recognized by the Physics World Breakthrough of the Year.

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Two advances in quantum error correction share the Physics World 2024 Breakthrough of the Year – Physics World

Complementary research brings practical quantum computing closer

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Dec 17

Excited to announce the publication of our paper, "'HamLib: A library of Hamiltonians for benchmarking quantum algorithms and hardware," in Quantum journal (lnkd.in/gBGUqas3). HamLib is gaining momentum in the industry, IBM: lnkd.in/gb2XjN-B and PennyLane dataset: lnkd.in/g3tvhg4c

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Bert de Jong @wadejong.bsky.social · Dec 17

The five U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National QIS Research Centers celebrate their 4-year milestone and look forward to the quantum future! lnkd.in/eVbTVSMq

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