ENA Sectors 2025-11-25 13:43:00 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Mumbai, Nov 25 (KNN)</strong> Union Minister of State for Science &amp; Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated IIT Bombays new Liquid Helium Facility. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He reviewed several indigenous quantum technologies developed at the institute, marking a significant boost to Indias deep-tech and cryogenics capabilities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">During his visit to the Quantum Research Laboratories, the Minister was briefed on several homegrown innovations, including QMagPI, Indias first portable quantum magnetometer capable of detecting ultra-low magnetic fields at the nanotesla scale. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Developed using nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, the device is designed for applications in strategic research, mineral exploration, defence technology, and precision instrumentation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He also reviewed IIT Bombays Quantum Diamond Microscope (QDM), which allows nanoscale, 3D magnetic field imaging and supports research in neuroscience, electronics, materials science, and semiconductor diagnostics. Its integrated AI/ML tools further boost imaging precision and analysis.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Minister examined the Q-Confocal microscope, a quantum-enabled biomedical imaging platform that uses NV centers in nanodiamonds to detect intracellular changes. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Researchers say the tool can help identify disease-linked markers, including reactive oxygen species (ROS), offering potential applications in early cancer diagnostics.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Following the lab visit, Dr. Singh inaugurated the Liquid Helium Facility, noting that it will significantly reduce the cost of cryogenic experiments and support national research in superconductivity, quantum computing, advanced materials and healthcare technology. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Equipped with a helium recovery system, the facility will be accessible to industry, academia and research institutions across the country.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He said robust cryogenic infrastructure is crucial for Indias growing quantum computing efforts, which depend on ultra-low-temperature systems like dilution refrigerators. The Minister also called for stronger collaboration to scale up indigenous cryogenic technologies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Dr. Singh said the advancements at IIT Bombay reflect Indias growing capabilities in frontier technologies and align with the governments vision of building a self-reliant deep-tech ecosystem. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 44190 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/dr-jitendra-singh-inaugurates-liquid-helium-facility-in-quantum-research-laboratories-at-iit-bombay 2025-11-25 13:43:00 knnindia.co.in