The MTech in Quantum Technologies at IIST joins the global effort in preparing young engineering and science graduates, both towards industry and research, meeting the specific goals targeted by ISRO and other national scientific establishments. The outlined course work at IIST will provide a strong foundation with the required basics and give a broad overview of cutting-edge Quantum Technologies. The first semester lays the essential foundations where the student will be trained in the basics of quantum mechanics, solid state physics, optics, and experimental techniques and quantum devices, while simultaneously being introduced to quantum computation. In the second semester, the student covers various aspects of quantum technologies, such as quantum optical communication, quantum metrology, and quantum information. The student, in parallel, gets to perform several fundamental experiments as well as write elementary quantum computational codes as part of the curriculum. Apart from this, the student can choose two elective courses from a range of courses directly related to quantum technology in the second semester. The second year of the course is dedicated to the final year project, where the student will carry out academic as well as research and development based activity in any of the relevant quantum technology-related areas. The work carried out will have the potential to be publishable, with implications for the development and application of quantum technology.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

• To train students to handle various quantum technologies-based applications required for research and industry.
• To train students with the potential for developing quantum technologies in Space Science and Development: Quantum communication, quantum cryptography, quantum sensing, etc.
• To train the students to think out-of-box of the usual curriculum through research-level projects and laboratory training.
• To develop new quantum technologies with the help of students, R&D labs, and Industries.

Program Outcomes (PO)

• We will have students with a balanced skill set in fundamental and technological aspects of quantum technologies.
• We will have skilled students trained in quantum technologies to take up challenges in communications, cryptography, sensing, computing, spectroscopy and new materials.
• Students can join cutting-edge research and advanced futuristic devices directly.
• The program will generate human resources for the quantum technology-based Space Technology research to be a value-addition to the Indian Space Research program and other national scientific establishments.