INOX Group is an Indian diversified conglomerate that has allied with the country’s top research institute, IISC, or the Indian Institute of Science, to create the INOX Quantum Materials Lab at the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, IISc. IISc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an INOX facility at its campus.
IISc is a deemed, research university for higher education and research in science, engineering, and management. It was established in 1909 with active support from Jamsetji Tata and therefore, locally known as Tata Institute. This institute is situated in Bangalore, Karnataka, in the southern part of India.
This quantum computing lab was established to develop a unit for indigenous Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE). this lab would be focused on topological semiconductor’s development as these are a crucial material for making a fault-tolerant quantum computing that enables the creation of quantum states with zero error.
Specialty gases play a crucial role in semiconductor manufacturing and are essential for advancing current technology. Manufacturers may utilize up to 30 different types of gases, including helium, nitrogen, and argon, to create an inert atmosphere, as well as for cleaning and various other processes. Additionally, gases like hydrogen, ammonia, and chlorine are employed in the etching and deposition processes.
Since most of the types of equipment have to be imported, the project would have a high cost. This will benefit the semiconductor industry and support further research in quantum technology and other quantum materials. Another aim of MBE is to help prevent importing semiconductors and quantum computing.
IISc also offers internship opportunities to undergraduates from premium universities carrying out research in related fields. The institute also hosts annual workshops on quantum technologies. This is confirmed by both IONX and IISc. The contribution made by the IONX Group would be used for developing the lab infrastructure, development of individual tools, and ensuring technology transfer for the benefit of the industry and society.
In an interview with the Chair of CeNSE, Professor Srinivasan Raghavan stated that he is very excited about the new possibilities and opportunities that this lab will bring in the coming years and that the team plans to enhance the lab’s infrastructure, they will develop essential tools and promote technology transfer which will ultimately benefit the society as a whole along with the industry.
The Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research in the field of nanoscale science and technology. This center aims for a wider range of areas including materials science, electronics, nano-bio, brain-inspired computing, and many more areas. This institute is a home for NNFc, National Nanofabrication Centre; this is a cutting-edge facility that features 14,000 square feet of class 100/1000 cleanrooms.
INOX Group’s initiatives will support the development of the lab as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. India’s largest industrial gas manufacturing company, IONX Air Products is a leading global manufacturer of cryogenic equipment and solutions. Through this examination of products and solutions, both companies are playing a crucial role nationally and internationally.
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