Quantum New Mexico Institute
About the Institute
The Quantum New Mexico Institute is a joint research entity that seeks to accomplish transformative, long-lasting breakthroughs in Quantum Information Science through the efforts of researchers from the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering at the University of New Mexico, and Sandia National Laboratories.
The mission of QNM-I is to expand research and development and education, while promoting efforts to advance the local and regional quantum ecosystem to meet the nation’s economic and national security goals.
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QNM-I News
Are We Computing Quantum in the Wrong Base? with Ivan Deutsch
Apr 27, 2026
What if today’s quantum computers are built on a quiet assumption that might be holding the entire field back? In the latest episode of The New Quantum Era podcast, renowned quantum theorist Ivan Deutsch—w…
UNM, industry partners work to advance statewide strategy utilizing quantum innovation
Feb 18, 2026
In an effort to capitalize on the next wave of the quantum revolution, The University of New Mexico, along with partners including Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), are workin…
UNM to host Thorlabs Mobile Photonics Laboratory experience Feb. 24–26
Feb 17, 2026
The University of New Mexico Department of Physics and Astronomy hosts the Thorlabs Mobile Photonics Laboratory Experience Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 24–26, bringing hands-on photonics education and …
