Quantum Communication Thematic Hub

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Established 1959

The Quantum Communication Hub at IIT Madras is building India's satellite-based quantum communication network with 2000 km range, establishing the "Samgnya" foundation for secure quantum communications. This hub will enable unhackable communication infrastructure for government and defense applications.

Research Focus

Satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)Free-space quantum communicationQuantum network protocolsSamgnya quantum communication foundationQuantum-safe cryptography

Key Objectives

  • Develop 2000 km satellite-based QKD system
  • Establish ground-to-satellite quantum links
  • Create quantum network infrastructure
  • Build Samgnya quantum communication platform
  • Deploy quantum-safe cryptography standards

Key Research Areas

Satellite QKD

Space-to-ground quantum key distribution for long-range secure communications

Samgnya Platform

Indigenous quantum communication foundation for national security

Quantum Networks

Multi-node quantum communication networks and protocols

Key Achievements

Demonstrated free-space QKD over 100+ km
Developed Samgnya quantum communication protocols
Established partnerships with ISRO for satellite integration
Published 40+ papers in quantum communication

Infrastructure & Facilities

Free-space quantum communication testbed
Quantum network laboratory
Satellite ground station facilities
Quantum cryptography systems
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See the top gainers, losers, invest and get updated what's happening in the crypto market Discover the secret world of unlisted shares — analyse India's top pre-IPO companies and invest before they hit the markets Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday promised a Rs 100-crore award to anybody who bags a Nobel Prize in quantum computing for their research carried out in Andhra Pradesh. Addressing thousands of students virtually, the chief minister underscored that the southern state will work towards developing next-generation skills, create thousands of high-value jobs, adopt a product-centric approach, develop all types of quantum computers and achieve a complete supply chain in manufacturing quantum computers. Andhra CM unveils vision to catapult Amaravati as top quantum computing hub He unveiled the state's Quantum Vision to catapult the greenfield capital city of Amaravati, which will host the Quantum Valley, as one of the world's top five quantum computing hubs. "Andhra Pradesh Vision: Quantum Valley in Amaravati. Andhra Pradesh will not follow, we will lead...everybody is prepared to produce quantum computers in Amaravati. Almost all 80 per cent or 85 per cent component partners are ready," said Naidu. Within two years, the quantum computers will be produced in Amaravati, and added that if anybody wants to launch any knowledge company or technology, they have to come to Amaravati, the CM expressed confidence. Moreover, he advised students to shun traditional thinking in favour of innovation and a product-based future. The virtual event was attended by representatives of leading technology firms, the directors of IIT Madras and IIT Tirupati, and thousands of technology students. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister underscored the significance of the announcement, pointing out that the monetary component of the actual Nobel Prize is far smaller than the reward now being offered by the state.

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