Duke Quantum Center Tour

We are excited to announce that the Duke Quantum Center has invited the Quantum Computing RTP group for a tour of its facility on Tuesday, October 13, at 5:30 p.m. Located in downtown Durham’s Chesterfield Building, the Duke Quantum Center brings together physicists, engineers, computer scientists, mathematicians, and chemists to advance quantum information science—from hardware and software to algorithms and real-world applications.

Since launching in 2021, the center has grown from five to fifteen faculty members, expanded its work from trapped-ion quantum computers to neutral-atom processors and simulators, and collectively attracted more than $121 million in support from government, academic, and industry partners. Its researchers build on a legacy that includes demonstrating the first quantum logic gate and are now developing an open, reconfigurable quantum computing facility for researchers across disciplines. Recent visits—from Galloway Ridge residents and participants in the U.S.–Korea Forum on Nanotechnology to North Carolina government and technology leaders—have paired behind-the-scenes laboratory tours with conversations about current research, workforce development, and the region’s quantum future. We hope you’ll join us for this special opportunity to see that work up close and connect with the people helping make the Research Triangle a growing hub for quantum innovation.

The Duke Quantum Center’s leadership team brings together complementary strengths across quantum research, technology development, and education. Director Kenneth Brown, a pioneer in quantum computer architecture and ion-trap quantum computing, is guiding efforts to expand partnerships, advance research and education, and strengthen the Research Triangle’s quantum ecosystem. Associate Directors Jungsang Kim and Christopher Monroe have helped move trapped-ion quantum computing from foundational research toward scalable, commercially viable systems—including co-founding IonQ—while Associate Director for Education and External Affairs Emily Edwards broadens the field’s reach through science communication, public engagement, and quantum learning initiatives for students, educators, and the wider community.

The tour starts promptly at 5:30pm so please join us in the 2nd floor atrium prior to this time. Parking is ample in the rear of the building.
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Suggested Contribution: $10
Your contribution helps cover event costs. If you’re able to give more, you’ll help us support students and others who may not be in a position to pay right now.

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Quantum Computing RTP is a growing community of researchers, technologists, and quantum-curious professionals exploring the science, systems, and real-world impact of quantum computing.

Based in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, we host in-person and online events featuring invited speakers, expert panels, and networking sessions that bring clarity to breakthroughs and context to quantum computing.

Whether you're advancing the field, building practical applications, or just getting started, you’ll find knowledge, conversation, and community here.

Note - We may photograph the audience at this meeting which will appear on our public-facing Meet-Up page. Your attendance is confirmation of your compliance to be photographed.

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