IIT Delhi and DRDO Collaborate to Demonstrate India's Progress in Quantum Communication
IIT Delhi and DRDO DIA-CoE showcased advancements in quantum communication technologies, achieving breakthroughs in Quantum Key Distribution across fiber and free space, establishing a strong national footprint.
IIT Delhi and DRDO
The DRDO Industry Academia - Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi demonstrated quantum communication technologies. As part of their collaborative efforts, they developed entanglement-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) for robust and secure communication. This included a successful laboratory demonstration of entanglement distribution and QKD over a 50 km fiber link, as well as a field test achieving entanglement distribution and QKD over an 8 km optical fiber.
The DRDO DIA-CoE is a collaborative initiative between DRDO and IIT Delhi, established at IIT Delhi. The CoE is developing various quantum communication technologies like the development of fibre and free-space (polarization/hybrid photon) based Quantum Key Distributions Technologies, Quantum Sources, Quantum Detectors and Non-linear Crystals.
Quantum Communication Technologies
In a notable quantum research initiative, Free-space Entanglement Distribution using the BBM-92 protocol was demonstrated, achieving Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) between two tables separated by 20 meters in the lab and 80 meters in open space, showcasing short-range free-space quantum communication.
Additionally, an innovative experiment demonstrated Hybrid Entanglement in a free-space setup, achieving a Quantum Bit Error Rate (QBER) of approximately 6% over a 10-meter distance in the lab. Researchers are also exploring QKD systems with multiple independent channels powered by a single source, paving the way for versatile, multi-protocol quantum communication systems.
Additionally, efforts have been initiated to indigenize key components such as quantum sources and detectors, including single-photon sources on LNOI, SNSPDs, and periodically poled nonlinear crystals. These projects, launched at IIT Delhi in collaboration with DRDO labs like DYSL-QT and SSPL, are funded by the Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management under its deep tech initiatives to drive cutting-edge innovations in defence technology.
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Q: Is IIT Delhi good for an MBA?
The Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi, also known as DMS IIT Delhi offers a two-year MBA course at undergraduate courses in a full-time mode. IIT Delhi is a decent option to pursue an MBA degree. IIT Delhi ranked 4 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the Management category IN 2024. Talking about DMS IIT Delhi MBA placements 2023, the average package offered was INR 25.82 LPA and the highest package stood at INR 41.13 LPA. A placement percentage of 100% was achieved. Thus, it is a good institute for an MBA.
Q: Is it worth doing MSc from IIT Delhi?
Yes, IIT Delhi is a good institute for MSc aspirants. The institute has got a good overall rank from NIRF in the 2023 rankings. It has been ranked at the third spot among top colleges in the country. Moreover, IIT Delhi also provide placements support. As per its 2023 placement report, the median package offered to PG (2-year) candidates was INR 12.50 LPA. Some of the top companies that participate in its placements drive are Microsoft, Cisco, Accenture, etc.
Q: How long is BTech in IIT Delhi?
The duration of IIT Delhi BTech courses is four years. The full-time degree programme is divided into eight semesters. During the BTech course duration, the students have to do compulsory foundation courses in the areas of basic sciences, humanities, engineering sciences, and social sciences along with the departmental core and elective courses. Moreover, IIT Delhi offers internship opportunities to UG students, the duration of short-term internships is 1.5 to 2 months and is 6 months for long-term internships.
Apart from this, the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi also offer an integrated BTech and MTech programme. The duration of this dual degree course is five years against the standard duration of both the courses - BTech (four years) and MTech (two years).
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