Which Indian startup has developed the country's first full-stack 25-qubit quantum computer?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1: QpiAI
Explanation:
- Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup QpiAI has developed India's first 'full-stack' 25-qubit quantum computer. This marks a major achievement in the field of quantum technology in India.
- Meaning of 'Full-Stack': This implies that QpiAI has not only built the quantum processor (hardware) but has also independently developed the necessary software, algorithms, and control electronics required to operate it.
- Significance: This computer is capable of performing tasks such as complex calculations, drug discovery, and financial modeling at a significantly faster pace compared to conventional computers.
Additional Facts:
- Qubit: Just as the smallest unit of information in a conventional computer is a 'bit' (0 or 1), in a quantum computer, it is referred to as a 'qubit.' A qubit can exist in both the 0 and 1 states simultaneously (a phenomenon known as superposition).
- National Quantum Mission (NQM): The Government of India launched this mission with a budget exceeding ₹6,000 crore to foster quantum research within the country.
- Other Startups: 'QNu Labs' and 'QuPrayog'—also listed in the options—are other startups in India currently working on quantum-secure communication and computing technologies.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: To which modern technology does the term 'Qubit' relate?
Answer: Quantum Computing.
Question: In which year was India's 'National Quantum Mission' launched?
Answer: 2023 (for a duration of 8 years).
Question: What is the term for the characteristic of a quantum computer that allows a single qubit to exist in two states simultaneously?
Answer: Superposition.