07 July 2024 PIB
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1. DoT announces Call for Proposals: Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs
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1.DoT announces Call for Proposals: Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs

Syllabus: GS-3, Science and Technology

Prelims: Awareness in the fields of IT

Introduction:

  • The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announces a call for proposals titled “Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs.”
  • Submissions are invited from Indian academic or R&D institutions, either individually or in partnership.
  • Objective: Accelerate R&D in quantum technologies, ensuring interoperability, reliability, and security of quantum communication systems.

Objectives of the Proposed Labs:

  • Quantum Standardization:
      • Establish benchmarks and protocols for integrating quantum communication elements (e.g., quantum key distribution, quantum state analyzers, optical fibers).
      • Ensure seamless integration into existing and future communication networks.
  • Testing Facilities:
    • Develop reliable testing facilities to validate quantum concepts, processes, devices, and applications.
    • Verify performance under different conditions and certify compliance with national and international standards.

Enhancing Everyday Life with Quantum Technologies:

  • Aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision for ‘Jai Anushandhan’ to support R&D in telecom products and technologies.
  • Aims to improve everyday communication, data security, and the overall digital experience for Indian citizens.
  • Labs will be accessible to industry, startups, and local telecom stakeholders at a nominal fee, fostering indigenous quantum technology solutions.

Proposed Technologies for Testing:

  • Single Photon and Entangled Photon Sources.
  • Single Photon Detectors, including superconducting nanowire single photon detectors (SPDs) and avalanche photodiodes.
  • Quantum Memories and Repeaters.
  • Quantum Communication Modules (QKD, quantum teleportation, free-space quantum communications).
  • Trusted and Untrusted Nodes.
  • Other relevant items in the Quantum Communication Domain.

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