Advanced Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security

Los Alamos is applying computational methods, approaches, applications, and technologies to accelerate fundamental and applied computational and data science R&D efforts, including artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), to pursue the development of next-generation computing platforms and collaborate on large-scale simulations of physical systems. 

Highlighted Technology Areas

Developing breakthrough efficiency paradigms that optimize computational performance and improve analytic workflow using extremely large data repositories.

Applications include: 

  • Preservation of Posix-compliant access control during user analytics
  • Exploiting dark silicon in the network and data storage fabric
  • Perfecting predictive software tools for complex physics and environmental simulation

Engaging in theoretical and applied R&D projects designed to advance the state of the quantum sciences, including computer systems, user applications, and fundamental materials.

Applications include: 

  • Quantum-enhanced sensing
  • Quantum molecular dynamics simulations
  • Quantum annealing to accelerate scientific discovery 
  • Entanglement methods to reduce errors in quantum computers
  • Quantum-based communication devices and cryptography techniques

Creating a variety of machine learning approaches for diverse applications and exploiting supervised, semi-supervised and unsupervised techniques. Applications range from incorporating machine learning into the energy technology development to demonstrating underlying genetic signature of malware, to supporting research via an AI-based natural language understanding and machine learning.

Applications include: 

  • Embedding cryptographically secure structure into artificial intelligence and physical systems
  • Real-time monitoring 
  • Scientific machine learning – mathematical and computational frameworks to exploit scientific data

Explore Snapshots in Other Sectors

Advanced Computing and AI/ML


Collaborate to advance AI, ML, and cybersecurity research and enhance computing platforms through simulation.

Advanced Materials & Manufacturing


Leverage new materials and manufacturing processes to improve the performance of products and materials.

Aerospace & Defense Systems


Enhance space control through asset identification, modeling, and data analysis for space applications.

Biotech, Life Sciences & Healthcare


Pioneer the future of biosecurity through innovative vaccines, therapeutics, bio-surveillance and biofuels.

Climate and Energy Transition


Create sustainable solutions with our expertise in nuclear, hydrogen, emissions reduction, and alternative energy.