{"id":44271,"date":"2025-05-28T21:19:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T15:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=44271"},"modified":"2025-05-28T21:19:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T15:49:43","slug":"quantum-technology-research-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/28-05-2025\/quantum-technology-research-centre","title":{"rendered":"Quantum Technology Research Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Science and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the <strong>Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> To strengthen <strong>indigenous quantum capabilities for strategic and defence applications.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QRTC is equipped with <strong>state-of-the-art experimental set-ups<\/strong> designed t<strong>o propel research and development in critical quantum domains.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The key capabilities of this centre include:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Characterisation of&nbsp; Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers and Distributed Feedback Lasers;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test-beds for evaluating single-photon sources;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set-up for characterisation of Micro Fabricated Alkali Vapor Cell;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experimental platforms for developing and validating Quantum Key Distribution techniques to enable ultra-secure communication and safeguard national security in the post-quantum era, spearheaded by Scientific Analysis Group (SAG), DRDO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>QTRC also focuses on Foundational Technologies&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Foundational Technologies (led by SSPL):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ultra-Small Atomic Clock based on Coherent Population Trapping for precise timekeeping in GNSS-denied environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Atomic Magnetometer using optically pumped magnetometry for ultra-sensitive magnetic field detection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research on cutting-edge solid-state quantum devices and materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quantum Technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quantum technology is a rapidly advancing field that leverages the<strong> principles of quantum mechanics<\/strong> to develop new technologies with unprecedented capabilities.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quantum mechanics<\/strong> is the branch of physics that studies the <strong>behavior of particles at the quantum level<\/strong>, where classical physics no longer applies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantum technology harnesses the unique properties of quantum systems, such as <strong>superposition and entanglement,<\/strong> to perform tasks that were previously thought impossible or <strong>significantly enhance existing capabilities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Four domains of quantum technologies:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quantum communication:<\/strong> It applies the properties of quantum physics to provide better security and improved long-distance communications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quantum simulation:<\/strong> It refers to the use of a quantum system to simulate the behavior of another quantum system.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quantum computation: <\/strong>It is a field of computing that utilizes the principles of quantum mechanics to perform certain types of calculations more efficiently than classical computers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quantum sensing and metrology:<\/strong> It leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to achieve highly precise measurements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>National Quantum Mission (NQM)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The government approved the NQM in <strong>2023<\/strong> from <strong>2023-24 to 2030-31.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> To seed, nurture and scale up <strong>scientific and industrial R&amp;D<\/strong> and create a vibrant &amp; innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technology (QT).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This will accelerate QT led economic growth, nurture the ecosystem in the country and make India one of the leading nations in the development of <strong>Quantum Technologies &amp; Applications (QTA).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong> The Mission objectives include developing intermediate-scale <strong>quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits in 8 years<\/strong> in various platforms like superconducting and photonic technology.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Satellite-based secure quantum communications<\/strong> between ground stations over a range of 2000 kilometers within India, long-distance secure quantum communications with other countries, inter-city quantum key distribution over 2000 km as well as multi-node Quantum networks with quantum memories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developing magnetometers <\/strong>with high sensitivity in atomic systems and Atomic Clocks for precision timing, communications, and navigation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will also support the <strong>design and synthesis of quantum materials<\/strong> such as superconductors, novel semiconductor structures, and topological materials for the fabrication of quantum devices.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single photon sources\/detectors,<\/strong> and entangled photon sources will also be developed for quantum communications, sensing, and metrological applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implementation:<\/strong><strong>Four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) <\/strong>have been set up, bringing together 14 Technical Groups across 17 states and 2 Union Territories.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras in association with the Centre for Development of Telematics, New Delhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"ebeae8\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/05\/quantum-domains-of-thematic-hubs.png\" alt=\"quantum domains of thematic hubs\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-44297\" style=\"--dominant-color: #ebeae8; 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