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
Quantum sensors Research update Non-destructive detection could speed up cold-atom quantum sensors Researchers use microwaves to observe an atomic sample 30,000 times a second without destroying it Read article: Non-destructive detection could speed up cold-atom quantum sensors
Biomedical devices Research update Spin-enhanced nanodiamonds could improve disease diagnosis Fluorescent nanodiamonds can increase the sensitivity of paper-based medical diagnostic tests, potentially providing earlier detection of disease Read article: Spin-enhanced nanodiamonds could improve disease diagnosis
Quantum sensors Research update Nanodiamond quantum thermometer measures the temperature of worms New quantum thermometer makes use of nitrogen-vacancy centres to sense fever in tiny C. elegans worms Read article: Nanodiamond quantum thermometer measures the temperature of worms
Gravity Research update Tabletop device might snare gravitational waves using tiny diamonds New matter-wave interferometer would rely on nanoparticles, not lasers Read article: Tabletop device might snare gravitational waves using tiny diamonds
Metrology Research update Quantum calorimeter is as precise as nature allows The nanoscale thermometer observes the fundamental fluctuations in a sample’s electron temperature, showing how sensitive such a device can be Read article: Quantum calorimeter is as precise as nature allows
Nanomaterials Research update Diamond sensors probe matter at high pressures Nitrogen-vacancy defects make powerful new tools for studying the magnetic and structural properties of extremely compressed materials Read article: Diamond sensors probe matter at high pressures
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