It will be developed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in partnership with IIT-Bombay.
- This Project aligns with India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), launched in 2023 and implemented by the Department of Science & Technology (DST).
- NQM aims to position the nation as a global Quantum Technology (QT) leader.
- QT is a class of technology that works by using the principles of quantum mechanics (the physics of sub-atomic particles).
About Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager
- An advanced sensing tool for semiconductor chip imaging.
- Uses the defects in a diamond’s structure, known as Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) centers, for detecting anomalies in semiconductor chips.
- Reduces chip failures and improve the energy efficiency of electronic devices.
- Also, it will promote development of the semiconductor industry in country.
Microchip Imager will facilitate Second quantum revolution.
- The Second Quantum Revolution refers to a contemporary wave of advancements and breakthroughs in the field of QT (for e.g. quantum computing).
- Successor of the first quantum revolution (in early 20th century).
- In first quantum revolution, discovery of quantum mechanics and its properties has been done. It enabled inventions such as the laser, transistor etc.
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