Quantum Sensing and the Potential for New Science I

Shakti Prasanna Khadanga, Kali Charan Rath, Alex Khang +2 more

This book chapter explores the application of quantum sensing and metrology in industrial settings and its potential to revolutionize measurement science. Quantum sensing utilizes the principles of quantum mechanics to significantly improve the accuracy, precision, and sensitivity of measurement devices, offering a new paradigm for industrial measurement and control systems. The chapter provides an overview of key concepts and technologies, such as quantum entanglement, superposition, and quantum coherence, elucidating their role in enhancing measurement capabilities in industrial environments. It examines specific applications of quantum sensing, including quantum-based temperature sensors, quantum gravimeters, and quantum-enhanced spectroscopy, showcasing their advantages over classical measurement techniques. By uncovering the potential of quantum sensing in industrial applications, this chapter paves the way for transformative advancements in measurement science within the industrial sector.

Manijeh Razeghi, Gail J. Brown

Prineha Narang

Kehang Zhu, Zhiping Yang, Qing-Dong Jiang +7 more

Abstract Understanding symmetry-breaking states of materials is a major challenge in the modern physical sciences. Quantum atmosphere proposed recently sheds light on the hidden world of these symmetry broken patterns. Yet, no experiment has been performed to demonstrate its potential. In our experiment, we prepare time-reversal-symmetry conserved and broken quantum atmosphere of a single nuclear spin and successfully observe their symmetry properties. Our work proves in principle that finding symmetry patterns from quantum atmosphere is conceptually viable. It also opens up entirely new possibilities in the potential application of quantum sensing in material diagnosis.

Chung-Jui Yu, Stephen von Kugelgen, Daniel William Laorenza +1 more

The second quantum revolution hinges on the creation of materials that unite atomic structural precision with electronic and structural tunability. A molecular approach to quantum information science (QIS) promises to enable the bottom-up creation of quantum systems. Within the broad reach of QIS, which spans fields ranging from quantum computation to quantum communication, we will focus on quantum sensing. Quantum sensing harnesses quantum control to interrogate the world around us. A broadly applicable class of quantum sensors would feature adaptable environmental compatibility, control over distance from the target analyte, and a tunable energy range of interaction. Molecules enable customizable "designer" quantum sensors with tunable functionality and compatibility across a range of environments. These capabilities offer the potential to bring unmatched sensitivity and spatial resolution to address a wide range of sensing tasks from the characterization of dynamic biological processes to the detection of emergent phenomena in condensed matter. In this Outlook, we outline the concepts and design criteria central to quantum sensors and look toward the next generation of designer quantum sensors based on new classes of molecular sensors.