Quantum sensing

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Department of Physics

Synopsis:

The goal of this subject is to familiarize the students with the concepts of the emerging field of quantum sensing. The latest developments, techniques, and results that these technologies have to offer to fundamental science (particle physics and others) as well as to industrial applications. The aim of this subject is not just to discuss the topic broadly, but to go into the detail of the physics that enables some of the most precise measurements humanity can achieve.

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Active participation at the lectures. Two absences are allowed. If more will occur, they will be balanced by additional homework. A final presentation on a selected recent discovery/fundamental science development achieved with quantum sensors delivered for the rest of the class.

Syllabus of lectures:

1.Gravimeters

2.Gradiometers

3.Superconducting quantum interference devices

4.Atomic clocks

5.Nuclear clocks

6.Chiral phonons

7.Quantum dots

8.Transition edge sensors

9.Superconducting nanowire single photon detectors

10.Nitrogen-vacancy centers

11.Photonic crystal cavities

12.Kinetic inductance detectors

13.Applications in particle physics experiments

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Required literature:

[1] Quantum sensing; C. L. Degen et al. Rev. Mod. Phys. 89 (2017)

[2] Quantum sensing and metrology for fundamental physics with molecules; D. DeMille et al. Nature Physics volume 20, pages 741749 (2024)

Recommended literature:

[1] Quantum metrology and sensing with many-body systems; V. Montenegro Phys. Rept. 1134 (2025) 1-62

[2] Quantum sensing for emerging energy technologies; S. E. Crawford et al. Nature Reviews Clean Technology volume 1, pages 861876 (2025)

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