GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words

'With the development of advanced chips like Majorana 1 and Willow, quantum computers are no longer a theory but a reality.' What are the principles of quantum computing? How does the National Quantum Mission help in scaling up quantum technologies in India?

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025

Syllabus: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.

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The toppers’ answers

Pakshal SecretryAIR 8 · CSE 2025 · 209 wordsTheir whole copy

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Recently google launched Willow Quantum chips, while Microsoft launched its Majorana 1 Quantum computer.

Display of Quantum Supremacy by Sycamore in 2019 has made Quantum a reality instead of Theory.

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Principle of Quantum

  1. Superimposition principle → one particle can be superimposed on other to create unique outcome

  2. Existence of partial states → not only (0, 1) of traditional but partial state eg +1/2, 1/4 etc (Qubits)

  3. Uncertainty principle → Quantum particle are uncertain unless someone observes them

  4. Quantum supremacy → can do work in min which traditional computer would take years

  5. Quantum entanglement → Two particle once entangled can be predicted even seeing only one of them

  6. Travelling of information at speed > light if particle are entangled

  7. Quantum cryptography → secure and unbrekable

Role of National Quantum Mission

  1. Provides funding (~$0.8 billion) for Quantum Research

  2. Development of Quantum computer of upto certain Qubits

  3. Quantum Communication → development for > 100 km

  4. Aims to establish a Quantum Research infrastructure in India

  5. Recognition to Quantum Research and dedicated funding for it

  6. Quantum cryptography focus to develop resilient system

Challenges

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- Challenges - Only 1/10th of funding vs China - Lead to USA & China - Inadequate Quantum Research in India

Close · a way forward

As we enter new era of Quantum world, NQM will pave way for India to become a leader

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