Department of Physics, Manav Rachna University organized a workshop

Further, a brief introduction about National Academy of Sciences (NASI) -India and its Delhi Chapter was given by Dr. Ananna. Thereafter, the technical session started with the discussion about the evolution of various theories of light which eventually led to quantum theory by Prof. Ajoy Ghatak. Next speaker of the session Prof. Anirban Pathak discussed the basic ideas of quantum computing and quantum communication with specific focus on quantum cryptography emphasizing upon how principles of quantum mechanics help us in computing and secure communication, where we stand now and what are the challenges we need to solve in the near future. Further he focussed on what kind of experiments related to quantum computing and communication can be performed in undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories. Last speaker of the session Dr. Bhaskar Kanseri throws light on quantum optics which is a framework to test fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics such as coherence, entanglement, and non-classical properties of light which led to the development of quantum technologies which aim to harness quantum principles for promising applications in computing and communication. The session introduces the quantum properties of light which do not have classical counterparts. Moreover, some of the experimental approaches were discussed to prepare, control, and measure such properties for developing photonic quantum communication technologies.

At last, conveners express the vote of thanks to all the eminent speakers by presenting them mementos as a token of gratitude for gracing the workshop, invigorating the spirits of all the participants and making everyone feel to keep on learning and thinking about different aspects of science. Further, the contribution of all the participants from various universities was acknowledged by the conveners to make the workshop worthwhile. Finally, the workshop ends with the national anthem.