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

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:

- - 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.

- 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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