FSU physicists receive $755,000 for quantum-computing research
FSU says three physicists will lead a $755,000 Department of Energy project exploring quantum computing for high-energy physics calculations.
What the record says
FSU announcement dated October 13, 2026.
FSU project award is $755,000.
Laura Reina, Fernando Febres Cordero and Herschel Chawdhry will study whether quantum computing can make theoretical predictions more efficient and precise. Their project, Seeking Quantum Advantage in High-Energy QCD, is one of eight projects in DOE’s $7.3 million Quantum Outposts in Fundamental Physics initiative.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Read FSU’s explanation of the project and its research goals.
Limits and what is not established
The $7.3 million figure covers the wider initiative; FSU’s project received $755,000. The announcement describes research goals, not demonstrated quantum advantage or a new physics discovery.
Sources checked October 14, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Florida State University: original information