IIT Madras hosts 5-day International Conference on Quantum Communication, Measurement & Computing | Education

IIT Madras hosts 5-day International Conference on Quantum Communication, Measurement & Computing | Education

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is hosting the International Conference on Quantum Communication, Measurement & Computing (QCMC 2024) from Monday, August 26, 2024. The conference will be held for five days till August 30, 2024. The event is being held at the IIT Madras Research Park. From Left to Right: Prof Raghunathan Rengaswamy, Prof … Read more

Diamonds pose a quantum block to India’s research ambition

Diamonds pose a quantum block to India’s research ambition

While the gemologist may be concerned with the cut, clarity, colour and karats of diamonds, quantum researchers are interested in their ‘defects.’ Image for representation | Photo Credit: Reuters Customs Department’s decision on who can and cannot import diamonds is taking some of the lustre off the National Quantum Mission (NQM), a ₹6,000-crore initiative, which … Read more

China plans leading role in global AI race on standards and computing power push

China plans leading role in global AI race on standards and computing power push

In an accompanying statement, the cyberspace commission – Beijing’s top internet watchdog – identified the plan’s main challenges as ineffective application of existing standards in the bureaucracy, as well as a need to build China’s global standing. “There is a lack of coordination across departments, and issues such as missing, misplaced and conflicting standards have … Read more