Tag: quantum sensing
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SBQuantum Secures ESA Contract to Deliver Prototype Quantum Magnetometer for Space-Based Earth Observation
SBQuantum Wins ESA Contract to Deliver Quantum Magnetometer Prototype In a landmark deal for quantum sensing in space, Canada’s SBQuantum has secured an €800,000 contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a prototype quantum magnetometer for space-based Earth observation. The 21-month program marks a significant step in applying quantum technologies to practical satellite…
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Canada’s SBQuantum Secures ESA Contract to Deliver Quantum Magnetometer Prototype
SBQuantum Wins ESA Contract to Deliver Quantum Magnetometer Prototype Canada’s SBQuantum has secured a significant contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver a prototype quantum magnetometer for space-based Earth observation. The €800,000 project, awarded to SBQuantum, marks a milestone in the growing intersection of quantum sensing technology and orbital science. The collaboration, announced…
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Canada’s SBQuantum Wins ESA Contract for Quantum Magnetometer Prototype
Canada’s SBQuantum Secures a Major ESA Contract In a move that underscores Canada’s growing role in quantum sensing and space technology, SBQuantum has won a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver a prototype quantum magnetometer for space-based Earth observation. The 21-month agreement, valued at €800,000 (about $932,000), signals a pivotal milestone in…
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Quantum networks advance dark matter searches with optimized sensor networks
Quantum networks bring precision to dark matter hunts Detecting dark matter—the elusive substance that helps hold galaxies together—remains one of physics’ most enduring puzzles. While dark matter cannot be observed directly, scientists hunt for faint signals that could betray its presence. A new study published in Physical Review D suggests that arranging quantum sensors into…
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Strain Engineering: Controlling Quantum Defects for Superior Performance
Strain Engineering Elevates Quantum Defects Researchers are pioneering a strain engineering framework that tunes how quantum defects behave in solid-state lattices, with the goal of enhancing spin readout contrast. Quantum defects—tiny imperfections in crystal lattices that trap individual electrons and their spins—are foundational to a range of quantum technologies, from ultra-sensitive sensors to emerging quantum…
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Chiral Perovskite Films for Next-Gen Optoelectronics: A Practical Crystallisation Guide
Revealing a practical path to high-performance chiral perovskites Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) in Bengaluru have unveiled a practical strategy to control the crystallisation of chiral halide perovskite films. The breakthrough addresses a long-standing hurdle: how to grow phase-pure, orientation-controlled chiral films that deliver reliable performance in advanced optoelectronic…
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Molecular Coating Cleans Up Noisy Quantum Light
Overview: A simple coating cleans up noisy quantum light Quantum technologies demand perfection: one photon at a time, every time, with identical energy. Tiny deviations in the number or energy of photons can derail devices, threatening the performance of future quantum computers and a potential quantum internet. Northwestern University engineers have devised a novel strategy…
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Molecular Coating Tames Noisy Quantum Light Emission
Overview: A cleaner, more reliable quantum light source Quantum technologies demand perfection: one photon at a time with identical energy. Even tiny variations in photon number or energy can derail devices and threaten the performance of quantum computers that may form a quantum internet. In response, Northwestern University engineers developed a simple, scalable solution that…