National Quantum Mission gets green light from govt. What you need to know


International Conference on Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics Research Excellence





The government on Wednesday approved the National Quantum Mission to nurture and scale up scientific and industrial research and development in quantum technology.

The mission involves a cost to ₹6,003.65 crore from 2023-24 to 2030-31.

ALSO READ | Explained: What is Quantum technology? How it promises to reinforce cyber security?

The National Quantum Mission (NQM), approved at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will accelerate quantum technology-led economic growth and nurture the ecosystem in the country.

"NQM is going to give India a quantum jump in this arena," Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh told reporters here.

India will be the seventh country to have a dedicated quantum mission after the US, Austria, Finland, France, Canada and China.

ALSO READ: Prepare now for the era of quantum computing

"The new mission targets developing intermediate scale quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits in eight years in various platforms like superconducting and photonic technology," he said.



He said satellite-based secure quantum communications between ground stations over a range of 2000 km within India, long distance secure quantum communications with other countries, inter-city quantum key distribution over 2000 km as well as multi-node quantum network with quantum memories are also some of the deliverables of the mission.

Singh said the mission will help develop magnetometers with high sensitivity in atomic systems and atomic clocks for precision timing, communications and navigation.

It will also support design and synthesis of quantum materials such as superconductors, novel semiconductor structures and topological materials for fabrication of quantum devices, Singh said.

He said single photon sources/detectors, entangled photon sources will also be developed for quantum communications, sensing and metrological applications.

Singh said four thematic hubs (T-Hubs) will be set up in top academic and national research and development institutes on the domains -- quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing and metrology, and quantum materials and devices.



"The hubs which will focus on generation of new knowledge through basic and applied research as well as promote R&D in areas that are mandated to them," the minister said.

Singh said the mission can take the technology development ecosystem in the country to a globally competitive level.

The mission would greatly benefit communication, health, financial and energy sectors as well as drug design, and space applications.

It will provide a huge boost to National priorities like Digital India, Make in India, Skill India and Stand-up India, Start-up India, Self-reliant India and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Singh said.

#NationalQuantumMission: The official hashtag for the National Quantum Mission.
#QuantumTechnology: Highlighting the focus on quantum technology advancements.
#GovernmentApproval: Emphasizing the green light from the government.
#QuantumResearch: Discussing the research aspects of the mission.
#QuantumInnovation: Showcasing the innovative elements of the mission.
#QuantumFuture: Discussing how the mission shapes the future in quantum technology.
#ScienceAndTechnology: Emphasizing the scientific and technological advancements involved.
#ResearchMission: Focusing on the research aspects and goals of the mission
#QuantumComputing: Highlighting advancements in quantum computing.
#FutureTech: Discussing how this mission is a part of future technology developme
#QuantumExperts: Featuring experts and their contributions to the mission.
#InnovationForNation: Emphasizing innovation for the benefit of the nation.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Shape-shifting experiment challenges interpretation of how cadmium nuclei move

Image
Atomic nuclei take a range of shapes, from spherical (like a basketball) to deformed (like an American football). Spherical nuclei are often described by the motion of a small fraction of the protons and neutrons, while deformed nuclei tend to rotate as a collective whole. A third kind of motion has been proposed since the 1950s. In this motion, known as nuclear vibration, atomic nuclei fluctuate about an average shape. Scientists recently investigated cadmium-106 using a technique called Coulomb excitation to probe its nuclear shape . They found clear experimental evidence that the vibrational description fails for this isotope's nucleus. This finding is counter to the expected results. Research published in Physics Letters B builds on a long quest to understand the transition between spherical and deformed nuclei . This transition often includes vibrational motion as an intermediate step. The new result suggests that nuclear physicists may need to revise the long-standing para...
Read more

HOMESPACE NEWS Mysterious Physics Revealed: “One of the Most Violent Events You Can Imagine in the Universe”

Image
Recent simulations of two black holes colliding at close to the speed of light have shed light on the enigmatic physics behind what has been called by one astrophysicist as “one of the most violent events you can imagine in the universe.” The findings, published in Physical Review Letters, is the first detailed look at the aftermath of such a cataclysmic clash, and shows how a remnant black hole would form and send gravitational waves through the cosmos. Black hole mergers are one of the few events in the universe energetic enough to produce detectable gravitational waves, which carry energy produced by massive cosmic collisions. Like ripples in a pond, these waves flow through the universe distorting space and time. But unlike waves traveling through water, they are extremely tiny, and propagate through “spacetime,” the mind-bending concept that combines the three dimensions of space with the idea of time. This simulation shows two black holes colliding near the speed of light, revea...
Read more

Nuclear power: The safer and cheaper alternative to fossil fuels

Image
As countries across the globe struggle to balance their desire for a reliable energy supply with their contribution to climate change, nuclear power presents a solution. The global reliance on fossil fuels is a function of our energy needs, and although there have been numerous initiatives implemented in order to reduce demand, such as levying large taxes on air transport, appropriate sources of supply still need to be defined. Fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas have the benefit of being capable of servicing our energy needs. However, they are a chief contributor to climate change, and as countries attempt to meet the Paris Agreement of keeping global temperature below 2o above pre-industrial levels, non-carbon energy sources are essential. Positives and negatives So, what are the pros and cons of nuclear power as a safer, cheaper alternative to fossil fuels? Well, where renewable sources such as wind or solar are clean, they are also intermittent, require an uneven geographical ...
Read more