New Delhi: The Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, has licensed a technology to produce multi-channel tunable laser systems to nexAtom Research and Instruments, its first spinoff company. This development promises to reduce costs for quantum optics laboratories and advance applications in medicine, remote sensing, geo-mapping, and space.
These tunable lasers, called External Cavity Diode Lasers (ECDL), are essential for high-precision spectroscopic tasks in quantum research. Their high costs have previously hindered both academic and industrial applications. The new systems aim to provide versatile, cost-effective solutions without auxiliary systems, enhance research capabilities, and support India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM).
Professor Sadiq Rangwala from RRI highlighted the venture’s significance in fostering a high-end scientific ecosystem in India and setting a template for academic entrepreneurship in the quantum domain. As India prepares for advancements through the NQM, the demand for customized lasers and skilled professionals will grow, supporting the development of indigenous quantum technology solutions.
