Medical physics Research update High-resolution diamond sensor maps electrical currents in the heart Nitrogen vacancies achieve “unprecedented” spatial resolution Read article: High-resolution diamond sensor maps electrical currents in the heart
Quantum sensors Research update Quantum error correction has side effects for sensors Inevitable delays in correcting realistic sensors introduce bias, say theorists Read article: Quantum error correction has side effects for sensors
Optics and photonics Feature Lia Li: the physicist unlocking navigation technology Lia Li is an award-winning start-up founder bringing optomechanical sensors to consumers Read article: Lia Li: the physicist unlocking navigation technology
Quantum sensors Blog Why quantum sensors are the ‘stepchild’ of quantum technologies The diversity of quantum sensing applications is exciting for scientists, but challenging for potential investors Read article: Why quantum sensors are the ‘stepchild’ of quantum technologies
Quantum sensors Research update Quantum sensor could detect SARS-CoV-2 New technique might enable faster, cheaper and more accurate testing for coronavirus infection Read article: Quantum sensor could detect SARS-CoV-2
Quantum sensors Research update Spiderweb structure inspires nanomechanical gravity sensor Microchip-based resonator was designed using machine learning and works at room temperature Read article: Spiderweb structure inspires nanomechanical gravity sensor
Quantum sensors Research update Quantum sensor could help detect dementia Scientists use new device to track brain waves with unprecedented time resolution Read article: Quantum sensor could help detect dementia
Quantum sensors Feature Sensing gravity, the quantum way Michael Allen explains the technology that goes into building a quantum gravity sensor, and its multitude of uses in research and industry Read article: Sensing gravity, the quantum way
Diagnostic imaging Research update Quantum sensors could revolutionize retinal diagnostic procedures Highly sensitive, quantum-enabled magnetic field sensors may provide a non-contact alternative to electrodes for recording retinal activity Read article: Quantum sensors could revolutionize retinal diagnostic procedures
Quantum sensors Research update Trapped-ion crystal makes an ultra-precise quantum sensor New system is highly sensitive to electric fields and offers hope for dark matter detection Read article: Trapped-ion crystal makes an ultra-precise quantum sensor
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