Archive · 6 Aug 2025
IUCAA Lab Advances Quantum Tech for Scientific Research
Scientists at IUCAA are building a super-accurate clock using atoms and light.
This clock will help them study tiny changes in the universe, such as in gravity.
They're also working on ways to use fiber optic cables to detect vibrations, which could help with earthquake warnings and structural monitoring.
Additionally, the LIGO-India project is using new quantum technologies to better detect gravitational waves, which are ripples in space.
An event was held to discuss these advancements, especially as 2025 is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
IUCAA's PQM lab is developing an optical atomic clock to explore scientific fundamentals.
The clock aims to detect tiny energy changes and potential changes in physical constants and gravity.
The lab is also developing fiber optic-based methods for vibration sensing.
LIGO-India is exploring quantum technologies to enhance gravitational wave detection.
An event at IUCAA discussed quantum physics applications in gravitational wave science.
- Who
- Scientists at the Precision and Quantum Measurement Laboratory (PQM lab) at IUCAA and the LIGO-India project.
- What
- Development of an optical atomic clock and related quantum technologies to explore scientific fundamentals and gravitational wave detection.
- When
- An event was recently held to discuss developments in quantum physics, particularly its applications in gravitational wave science.
- Where
- Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in Pune, India.
- Why
- To explore scientific fundamentals using precise measurements and to improve the detection of gravitational waves.
- Lab Name
- Precision and Quantum Measurement Laboratory (PQM lab)
- Location
- IUCAA, Pune, India
- Technology
- Optical atomic clock, fiber optic sensing, quantum squeezing
- Project
- LIGO-India
- Event Focus
- Quantum physics and gravitational wave science
- Event Commemoration
- International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025
