We propose a theory/experiment collaboration that will work towards reliable, scalable quantum information processing. Theory and experiment will be connected and interleaved at several levels. On the theory side, we will study issues concerned with the underlying information technology, and issues that arise when quantum information theory is applied to real physical systems, especially to gas phase systems using atoms and light fields. On the experimental side, we will develop scalable quantum component technology based on gas phase systems using atoms and light fields.
