The multi-disciplinary nature of the ongoing R&D in IISc fits seamlessly in the requirement of quantum technology development, from core hardware and back-end engineering support to algorithms for cryptography and machine learning. IISc intends to build on-field deployable systems for quantum-enhanced performance, as well as explore new fundamental and engineering routes for disruptive quantum applications.
The multifaceted collaborative efforts of IQTI will target the following areas:
1. Core quantum technology:
(a) Quantum computation
(b) Quantum communication
(c) Quantum sensing and metrology
2. Theoretical and modelling support:
(a) Quantum and quantum-inspired algorithms, Software simulators
(b) Quantum information theory and error correction
(c) Quantum cryptography and post-quantum cryptography
3. Peripheral technology development:
(a) Quantum materials: Discovery, modeling and design
(b) Quantum materials: Device technology