DRDO inaugurates Quantum Technology Research Centre at Metcalfe House, Delhi
DRDO inaugurated its Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, Delhi on 27 May 2025 to strengthen indigenous quantum capabilities for strategic and defence applications.
Summary
The Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was inaugurated at Metcalfe House, Delhi on 27 May 2025 by DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat. Its set-ups include characterisation of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers and distributed feedback lasers, test-beds for single-photon sources, characterisation of micro-fabricated alkali vapour cells, and platforms for Quantum Key Distribution led by DRDO's Scientific Analysis Group (SAG). Led by the Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), it also works on an ultra-small atomic clock for timekeeping where satellite navigation is denied, and an atomic magnetometer.
Key facts
- Inaugurated
- 27 May 2025, by DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat
- Location
- Metcalfe House, Delhi
- Lead lab
- Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL)
- QKD work
- Scientific Analysis Group (SAG)
- Focus areas
- Lasers, single-photon sources, alkali vapour cells, QKD, atomic clock, atomic magnetometer
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did DRDO inaugurate its Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) in May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Metcalfe House, Delhi
QTRC was inaugurated at Metcalfe House, Delhi on 27 May 2025.
The Quantum Technology Research Centre inaugurated by DRDO in May 2025 is spearheaded by which DRDO laboratory?
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Correct answer: D — Solid State Physics Laboratory
QTRC is spearheaded by the Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL); QKD work is led by the Scientific Analysis Group (SAG).