
Indian Institute of Technology Patna Quantum Optics Lab 
National Quantum Mission (NQM) under Quantum Communication Vertical 
 Cold atoms-based Quantum Memory Unit for a Multi-node Quantum Repeater Node
Title: A multi node quantum repeater network for entanglement distribution based quantum communication
Principal Investigator: Dr. Raghavan K . Easwaran
Duration: 6 years (2024 - 2031)
Funding Agency: National Quantum Mission, DST, Govt of India
Value: 10.9833 Crores
This project is part of a landmark initiative under the National Quantum Mission, aimed at the cutting-edge development of Cold Atom-based Quantum Memory units for multi-node Quantum Repeater network. Selected candidates will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with leading experts from premier Indian institutions, including RRI Bengaluru, IIT Tirupati, HRI Prayagraj, IISER Mohali, as well as with our Mission HUB located at IIT Madras, Chennai. Collaborations also extend to our industrial partners in India and abroad as well.
Title: Electromagnetically Induced Transparency and Slow Light in a Two dimensional Magneto Optical Trap (2D MOT)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Raghavan K . Easwaran
Duration: 3 years (July 2016 - July 2019)
Funding Agency: SERB, DST, Govt of India
Theoretical study on encapsulated Rb atom inside a C-60 cage for Quantum Technology
application using Electromagnetically Induced Transparency Protocol
Principal Investigator: Dr. Raghavan K . Easwaran
Duration: 3 years (2023) (Sanctioned)
Value: 26.97 Lakh
Funding Agency: SERB, CRG, DST, Govt of India
Study of Electromagnetically Induced Transparency (EIT) in Rb atomic vapour for
Quantum Memory applications in the presence of Structured Light
Co PI: Dr. Raghavan K . Easwaran
Duration: 3 years (accepted as seen in portal)
Value: 30.5 Lakh
Funding Agency: CSIR, Govt of India