Quantum Sensors for Biomedical Applications

Overview

Journal Nat Rev Phys

Publisher Springer Nature

Date 2023 Feb 13

PMID 36776813

Authors

Nabeel Aslam

Hengyun Zhou

Elana K Urbach

Matthew J Turner

Ronald L Walsworth

Mikhail D Lukin

Hongkun Park

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Abstract

Quantum sensors are finding their way from laboratories to the real world, as witnessed by the increasing number of start-ups in this field. The atomic length scale of quantum sensors and their coherence properties enable unprecedented spatial resolution and sensitivity. Biomedical applications could benefit from these quantum technologies, but it is often difficult to evaluate the potential impact of the techniques. This Review sheds light on these questions, presenting the status of quantum sensing applications and discussing their path towards commercialization. The focus is on two promising quantum sensing platforms: optically pumped atomic magnetometers, and nitrogen-vacancy centres in diamond. The broad spectrum of biomedical applications is highlighted by four case studies ranging from brain imaging to single-cell spectroscopy.

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