[MERL Seminar Series Spring 2023] A Beginner’s Guide to Quantum Sensing Illustrated with Nitrogen Vacancy Centers in Diamond
Mark Ku, The University of Delaware, presented a talk in the MERL Seminar Series on May 17, 2023.
Abstract:
Quantum technology holds potential for revolutionizing how information is processed, transmitted, and acquired. While quantum computation and quantum communication have been among the well-known examples of quantum technology, it is increasingly recognized that quantum sensing is the application with the most potential for immediate wide-spread practical utilization. In this talk, I will provide an overview of the field of quantum sensing with nitrogen vacancy (NV) centers in diamond as a specific example. I will introduce the physical system of NV and describe some basic quantum sensing protocols. Then, I will present some state-of-the-art and examples where quantum sensors such as NV can accomplish what traditional sensors cannot. Lastly, I will discuss potential future directions in the area of NV quantum sensing.