Context:
To realize the vision of building a self-reliant technology base, The National Quantum Mission could be a game changer.
However, like any other technology, quantum technology will also need material innovation – R&D in “Quantum Materials.”
The National Quantum Mission (NQM)
India is the sixth country to have a dedicated quantum mission after the US, Austria, Finland, France, and China.
NQM will fund R&D in quantum computing technology and associated applications and will have defined milestones that are expected to be achieved over the course of eight years (2023-24 to 2030-31).
Four thematic hubs/T-Hubs with a focus on quantum computing, communication, sensing and metrology, and materials and devices will be established in India’s leading academic and national R&D institutes.
What is Quantum Technology?
The term “quantum technology” is used to describe the research and development of techniques to build supercomputers with enhanced speed, security, and efficiency in data processing above conventional computers. Quantum mechanics, which governs the behaviour of subatomic particles, is used to design these novel systems. The peculiar characteristics of subatomic particles are the key to quantum technology’s capabilities in processing massive quantities of information concurrently.
Benefits of investing in Quantum Materials
Streamline requirements for Quantum Technology
Synergising the scattered workforce and Minimising Redundancy
Home Grown R&D Programme and Multi-Disciplinary Approach: It will have a project-driven multi-disciplinary approach and develop strategies as well as an in-house R&D programme to
Less Dependency on Imports: Materials and devices-based innovation will create new businesses from manufacturing supporting equipment which India currently imports to high-end specialised devices,suchassemiconductor-basedsingle-photondetectors,atthebulkscale.
Can generate a cadre of highly skilled workforce: As India is set to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, a strongly networked material infrastructure in the country will be crucial and the process can generate a cadre of highly skilled workforce.
What should be government’s strategy?
Integration of Scattered Workforce: Strategies will be required to integrate the initiatives of the demographically scattered human resources.Focus on extensive Goal-Oriented Research
What should be government’s strategy?
Integration of Scattered Workforce: Strategies will be required to integrate the initiatives of the demographically scattered human resources.
Focus on extensive Goal-Oriented Research
Develop a Well-balanced R&D Ecosystem: Where material research for near-term goals and applications needs to coexist and collaborate with those with more fundamental and futuristic objectives.
Timely investment: For Indiato emergea globalleader inthefield the government should focus on timely investment and efficient management.
Conclusion
Material domains in all aspects of quantum technology; computing, communications, and sensing are still developing.
A well-balanced focus on R&D, timely investment and efficient management with fundamental and futuristic objectives will bring assured outcomes for India.
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