IIT-Mandi is developing a first-of-its-kind quantum computer that will use photons. (Representative)
New Delhi:
According to officials, the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi, is developing a first-of-its-kind indigenous room-temperature quantum computer that will use photons for faster calculations.
He said the computer being developed as part of the National Quantum Mission will be unique in its ability to analyze data and suggest solutions with 86 per cent accuracy without traditional algorithms.
Quantum computing is a rapidly emerging technology that uses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex for classical computers.
“We are building a room-temperature optical quantum computer that is capable of solving feature learning and classification problems instantaneously.
CS Yadav, chairperson of the centre, said, “With a sophisticated user interface, quantum simulator and quantum processing capabilities, our computer will act as a graphics processor (GPU) instead of a CPU, seamlessly processing inputs such as videos or images. ” for Quantum Science and Technologies (CQST) at IIT-Mandi.
It will extract a model to explain the underlying dynamics hidden in the input data and give the output as a quantum live feed, he said.
“Quantum algorithms are hard to create,” Yadav told PTI. “Yet our computer will reflect the inquisitive mind of a scientist who, without relying on algorithms, can rapidly find an approximate theoretical model for unknown big data with 86 percent accuracy.” Will suggest models.”
According to Yadav, there is a lot of discussion about quantum computing and companies like Google and IBM have created their own quantum computers.
“So let’s say those companies are building a quantum computer that is based on superconducting Josephson junction qubits. To do that quantum computing you would need very low temperatures. So, our aim is to build a photon-based quantum computer. Temperature of,” he said.
The Josephson junction is a device that provides the nonlinearity needed to convert superconducting circuits into qubits.
Yadav said the room-temperature optical quantum computer would use light to perform faster calculations. Using quantum bits (qubits), the computer will exist in multiple states simultaneously, allowing incredibly fast processing. The system will be able to update itself and erase its memory using a special gel.
“We are focused on expanding the quantum computing system from 16 tasks to 1,024 tasks simultaneously. To achieve this, the team is developing three key components: a single photon source, a phase-sensitive single-photon Avalanche diodes and a multi-purpose coincidence counter. These components are critical to the construction of a quantum computer and will be developed to a high level of reliability and effectiveness,” he said.
According to Laxmidhar Behera, director of IIT-Mandi, CQST is making significant advances in quantum computing technology and is set to revolutionize various fields.
“Through the National Quantum Mission, we are advancing the field with unprecedented innovations aimed at enhancing feature learning and classification capabilities in genetics, astrophysics, finance and weather forecasting. Strategically selecting three immediate products “We are ready to develop each critical component to build a quantum computer,” he said.
“Through collaboration with startups and by establishing a strong supply chain, we aim to commercialize these components locally, reducing import dependency and saving significant costs for the government. This approach will not only promote indigenous innovation but also facilitates wider participation in the quantum revolution, aligning with the aspirations of the National Quantum Mission,” Mr Behera said.
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