(India’s first high precision and compact diode laser launched)

New Delhi: India’s first indigenous high precision and compact diode laser, developed by a startup supported by the National Quantum Mission, PrenishQ Pvt Ltd, a spin-off from the Cold Atom Quantum Technologies (CAQT) Lab at IIT Delhi, was launched on 3rd November 2025 at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025) by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister for Science and Technology.

Prof. Ajay K. Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, Chairman, National Quantum Mission (NQM), Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology and other officials were present on this occasion.

The development of indigenous high precision diode laser marks a significant leap in the nation’s capability for all emerging quantum technologies. It paves the path towards quantum encrypted communication and computing.

The high-performance, precision-engineered laser is designed for quantum research, higher education, and advanced scientific applications. Delivering exceptional beam quality, superior stability, and long-term reliability, it integrates seamlessly with a wide range of scientific and industrial systems.

(More Details @ https://dst.gov.in/nqm-supported-startup-demonstrates-indias-first-indigenous-high-precision-diode-laser-quantum)

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