Our Quantum Computing Lab provides advanced resources for exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of quantum computation:

Capabilities & Equipment:

• Access to leading cloud-based quantum computing platforms (e.g., IBM Quantum Experience, Amazon Braket) for algorithm development, benchmarking, and real hardware testing.
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters for quantum simulation and theoretical modeling of complex quantum systems, crucial for understanding qubit behavior and algorithm performance.
• Specialized software environments and libraries (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, Pennylane, Q#) for quantum algorithm design, optimization, error mitigation research, and quantum circuit synthesis.
• Dedicated workstations with GPU acceleration to handle demanding computations for quantum machine learning models and large-scale data analysis in quantum contexts.

Advanced workstations for quantum algorithm development.

Our lab is dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of quantum algorithms, bridging the gap between theoretical insights and practical quantum computing solutions.

The Quantum Communication Lab is dedicated to pioneering research in secure information transfer using quantum principles:

Experimental setup for Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).

Facilities & Resources:

• High-sensitivity single-photon detection systems (e.g., avalanche photodiodes, superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors - SNSPDs) for precise and efficient photon counting in quantum communication protocols.
• Comprehensive Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) testbeds for demonstrating and developing next-generation secure communication protocols over various channels, including optical fiber and free-space atmospheric links.
• Reliable entangled photon sources (e.g., based on spontaneous parametric down-conversion - SPDC) for fundamental research in entanglement distribution and quantum networking.

This facility enables cutting-edge research in quantum cryptography, secure quantum networking, and the development of robust quantum communication protocols resistant to all forms of eavesdropping.

Our Quantum Optics Lab is a vibrant hub for exploring fundamental light-matter interactions and developing novel quantum light sources and devices:

Laboratory Facilities & Equipment:

• State-of-the-art optical tables with advanced vibration isolation systems for ultra-precise alignment of sensitive quantum optical experiments.
• A diverse array of laser systems (including continuous-wave and pulsed lasers across various wavelengths) for coherent control of quantum systems and the generation of single and entangled photons.
• Advanced photon detectors (e.g., EMCCD cameras, single-photon counting modules) capable of performing low-light level measurements critical for quantum experiments.
• Extensive collection of optical components and precision measurement tools, including various types of interferometers, polarimeters, spectrometers, and optical spectrum analyzers for detailed characterization.
• Specialized equipment for generating and manipulating orbital angular momentum (OAM) of light and other structured light fields, opening new avenues for quantum information encoding.

Precision optical setup for quantum experiments.

This lab provides the essential tools for exploring novel quantum phenomena and developing next-generation technologies rooted in quantum light-matter interactions.

The Quantum Materials & Devices Lab focuses on the discovery, synthesis, and characterization of new quantum materials, as well as the fabrication and testing of next-generation quantum devices:

Advanced characterization tools for quantum materials.

Facilities & Resources:

• Material synthesis capabilities for growing novel quantum materials such as 2D materials, topological materials, and thin films using advanced techniques like Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), and Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE).
• State-of-the-art cryogenic measurement systems (e.g. PPMS, MPMS, closed-cycle cryostats) for characterizing the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of materials at ultra-low temperatures and in high magnetic fields.
• Advanced microscopy and spectroscopy tools (e.g., Scanning Tunneling Microscopy - STM, Atomic Force Microscopy - AFM, Scanning Electron Microscopy - SEM, Transmission Electron Microscopy - TEM, Raman, Photoluminescence, Infrared spectroscopy) for atomic-scale imaging and comprehensive material analysis.
• Access to device fabrication cleanroom facilities for prototyping various quantum devices, including capabilities for lithography, etching, and thin-film deposition at C4FED .
• Dedicated electrical transport measurement setups for probing quantum phenomena in devices, such as the Hall effect, quantum Hall effect, and superconductivity.

This facility is pivotal for the entire quantum technology pipeline, from fundamental material science to engineered quantum devices. IIT Mandi is equipped with sofiscasted instruments under central facility under at AMRC