InTheLoop, 1 Oct 21: Meet the New CSA Research Divisions

Cracking Open Strong Field Quantum Electrodynamics

A newly published study suggests that the world’s most powerful lasers might finally crack the elusive physics behind some of the most extreme phenomena in the universe – gamma-ray bursts, pulsar magnetospheres, and more. The unique capabilities of Lab researchers and resources aided the discovery.

Raising the Bar for Qutrit-Based Quantum Computing

Berkeley Lab AQT researchers are taking quantum computing to the next level by demonstrating randomized benchmarking—a widely used method for error characterization—on superconducting qutrit processors.

In-Network Caching Enhances Access to Experimental Data

Berkeley Lab Computing Sciences researchers are part of a team that has successfully tested a model for a data-sharing network that could dramatically improve the time it takes to access experimental scientific data.

New Alvarez Fellow Osman Malik joins AMCR's Scalable Solvers Group

Osman Malik is Berkeley Lab's newest Alvarez Fellow. He joined the Scalable Solvers Group on Sept. 1 and is using his applied mathematics expertise to develop novel machine learning methods and tools for a range of science and data science applications.

Meet the New Research Divisions

To position Berkeley Lab among the premier institutions for data science research, the Computational Research Division (CRD) has been reorganized to form two new divisions, effective today October 1, 2021.

Applied Math and Computational Research Division (AMCR)

The Applied Math and Computational Research Division (AMCR) conducts research and development in mathematical modeling and simulation, algorithm design, and computer system architecture.

Scientific Data Division (SciData)

The Scientific Data (SciData) Division transforms data-driven discovery and understanding through the development and application of novel data science methods, technologies, and infrastructures with scientific partners.

3Q4 Deb Agarwal

On October 1, Deb Agarwal will assume the role of interim division director of the Computing Sciences Area’s newest division, the Scientific Data Division. In this edition of 3Q4, Agarwal shares her thoughts about the new Division and the value of data science.

InTheKnow

How can 2D materials potentially increase the coherence time of superconducting qubits for quantum computing? Quantum System Accelerator (QSA) scientists James Analytis and Sinead Griffin explain.
ESnet's Nick Buragilio took third prize at the Berkeley Lab Intellectual Property Office’s Annual Pitch Competition for Hecate, a software tool that leverages machine learning to automate complex network traffic engineering.
Former Computing Sciences ALD Kathy Yelick is UC Berkeley's new Vice Chancellor for Research.
Former Computing Sciences ALD Horst Simon was awarded a 2021 Director's Award for a lifetime of computational and organizational advancements that tremendously benefit science of great scale and complexity, skillful leadership of new Laboratory programs and research, and building cooperation and progress for the Department of Energy, industry, and the University of California.
Berkeley Lab physicist Saul Perlmutter, the namesake for NERSC's flagship supercomputer, has been named to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).

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