Quantum Technology

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What is Quantum Technology?

              

                         Quantum technology works by using the principles of quantum mechanics It helps to develop powerful computational tools.

How powerful are the tools?

• According to Google, to solve an advanced math calculation, 
•  The world’s fastest supercomputer takes 10,000 years  
•  Whereas Google’s Sycamore quantum processor took just 200 seconds  
•  It’s less than the time you take to make Maggi  
•  But IBM disagrees with the 10,000+ years claim by Google. 
•  It says that a supercomputer would take 2.5 days. 
•  But one thing is clear. 
•  Quantum computers are extremely faster.

How are quantum computers different from normal computers?

• Normal computers store data in bits. 
• Each bit can either be 0 or 1. 
•  Quantum computers use data that exist as 1, 0 or both at the same time. 
• We call them Qubits.
•  This combination opens up infinite possibilities. 
•  It helps us make parallel calculations.

What are the applications of quantum Technology?

• From developing new drugs that could treat currently cureless diseases to managing a vast number of autonomous vehicles. 
•  From agriculture & education to aerospace & advanced manufacturing The applications are extensive and transformative.

What is India doing about it?

• India has founded NM-QTA (National Mission on Quantum Technology & Applications)
• Quantum Technology is still in the early stages. 
• We are yet to overcome big scientific challenges to make it commercially active. 
•  This mission can put India in the elite group of countries that pioneer in quantum technology.
• The government in its budget 2020 has announced a National Mission on Quantum Technologies & Applications (NM-QTA) with a total budget outlay of Rs 8000 Crore