Startup develops India’s first high precision, compact laser for quantum encrypted communication & computing

A startup has developed India’s first indigenous high precision and compact diode laser, which paves the path towards quantum encrypted communication and computing having applications in the strategic sector.

The high-performance, precision-engineered laser is designed for quantum research, higher education and advanced scientific applications, according to information shared by the Ministry of Science and Technology on Friday.

Delivering exceptional beam quality, superior stability and long-term reliability, it integrates seamlessly with a wide range of scientific and industrial systems.

The simplicity of operation covering a wide range of wavelengths from ultraviolet to near infrared makes these lasers a true enabler of quantum technologies.

In particular, the laser will open the door to financial and banking industry to provide quantum safe transaction, protecting sensitive client information and critical business data, according to details provided by the Ministry.

Further, these precision lasers will also help the photonic quantum computers to solve previously uncomputable problems such as drug discovery and chemical process analysis to benefit both society and environment, besides supporting a broad range of quantum optical experiments and quantum research.

The integrated driver electronics ensure stable output power and temperature-controlled operation across varying environmental conditions. The small form of the laser system offers high efficiency with low power consumption.

Developed by Prenishq Pvt Ltd, a spin-off from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, under the National Quantum Mission, these lasers stand out for their low cost of ownership, ease of installation, minimal maintenance, compact design with less weight and assured availability to promise, while positioning India at the forefront of laser technology and quantum innovation, the Ministry said.