WANA (Oct 27) – As international competitors intensifies to obtain a “quantum internet,” Iran has introduced plans to develop key nationwide infrastructure in quantum science. The nation will quickly launch its first Quantum Communication Laboratory and Atomic Clock Laboratory, marking a significant step towards advancing quantum applied sciences in computing, communication, and sensing.
According to Dr. Hossein Afshin, Deputy Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the initiative is being collectively developed with the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). He mentioned the venture’s intention is to strengthen Iran’s capabilities in quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing.
“Developing laboratory infrastructure is crucial for separating true science from pseudoscience and accelerating innovation,” Afshin said. He added that the Quantum Communication Lab, to be established in cooperation with the ICT Research Institute, is anticipated to grow to be operational inside a 12 months as soon as the memorandum of understanding between the 2 sides is finalized.
The Quantum Communication Lab will function a nationwide reference middle to speed up analysis and improvement in ultra-secure communication methods primarily based on quantum entanglement and superposition—ideas that make eavesdropping just about unattainable.
Afshin additionally revealed plans to create a sequence of laboratories targeted on quantum sensing applied sciences, starting with the nation’s first Atomic Clock Laboratory. “The atomic clock project, developed with one of Iran’s leading universities, will soon be completed,” he mentioned, noting that particulars concerning the associate establishment might be introduced later.
He emphasised that the federal government’s Scientific and Technological Vice Presidency will fund 55% of the funding within the Quantum Communication Lab, highlighting Iran’s dedication to catching up with international developments in quantum analysis.
While Iran has made early strides in quantum analysis, it nonetheless faces an extended highway towards industrialization and sensible deployment. Officials say these new laboratories will lay the groundwork for Iran to take part within the rising international quantum expertise race.
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