Director of AU College of Engineering G. Sasibhushana Rao. File | Photo Credit: Kr Deepak
Given that Andhra Pradesh did not leave any stone without stones to take advantage of the strength and advantage of accepting quantum technology and taking steps to create a quantum valley in the capital of Amaravati, many young people, especially those who study computer science or those who plan to continue the courses.
The director of Andra University College of Engineering Gottap Sasibhushana Rao, who is also a professor of electronics and communication engineering (ECE), explains this clearly.
Like electric and classic computers, in the 20th century were a change in games, quantum computers would change the way we look at the 21st century challenges, said prof. Sasibhushana Rao in an interview with Hindu.
“Quantum computers do not replace classic computers (those we use today), but solve problems that can not classic machines. From curing diseases to designing new materials to unbreakable encryption and AI of the new generation, quantum calculation will lead other technological breakthroughs,” he noted.
“Quantum computers have a edge in solving complex and time -consuming problems, especially in areas such as cyber security (cracking or unbreakable codes), medicine (simulation of molecules and better drug design), artificial intelligence (smarter and faster AI models) and optimization (improvement, transmission, financial and more),” prof.
He said on the strength of the quantum calculation: “Imagine a door with hundreds of possible keys. The classic computer tries one key at a time.
Prof. Sasibhushana Rao, referring to the origin of classic and quantum computers, said: “Classic computers come from our knowledge of electrical circuits and semiconductor physics. They use transistors to create bits – are in” on “(1) or” off “(0) computers. Computers come from the world of quantum physicists.
He explained the difference between “bit” on a classic computer and “qubit” in a quantum calculation, said, “and” bit “is the smallest unit of data. It can only be in one of the two states – 0 or 1, as a coin that is head or tails. That’s rotation – it will be both heads and tails until you stop it. ”
He explained the prospects of quantum engineers and said, “Quantum computers are strong, but need qualified people to build, program and run. This opens up exciting career opportunities for students, engineers and scientists.”
Not surprisingly, Andhra University has become the first state institution in Andhra Pradesh, offering a course of quantum computer technology to raise a qualified workforce needed to use the huge potential.
“India invests a significant amount in quantum technologies through the Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology.
Published – August 11 2025 12:33
