Prof CS Unnikrishnan Explores Quantum Technology Breakthroughs, India's Quantum Mission, and Einstein's Legacy

Prominent physicist Prof CS Unnikrishnan (DIAT, Pune) has shed light on the transformative breakthroughs driving quantum technology and India’s National Quantum Mission in a recent Asianet News interview. Addressing the impact of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics, he traced the roots of quantum mechanics from the work of SN Bose and Einstein’s foundational contributions to modern advances such as superconducting Josephson junctions—the building blocks for scalable quantum computers.

Prof Unnikrishnan clarified fundamental quantum concepts, including the mathematical basis for quantum states, the pivotal uncertainty principle, and Bose-Einstein condensation—a phenomenon fueling both superconductivity and quantum computing. He distinguished quantum statistics from classical determinism and remarked on India’s growing role in quantum research. Despite real-world challenges and unresolved questions—like the interpretation of the wave function or the existence of hidden variables—he remains optimistic about India's capacity to nurture next-generation quantum scientists.

As the international race toward quantum supremacy intensifies, Prof Unnikrishnan calls for focused research and education, noting that India’s quantum agenda is both strategic and visionary, with the National Quantum Mission aiming to deliver scientific leadership and technological innovation in the coming decade.

Source: Asianet News interview with Prof CS Unnikrishnan