Quantum sensors provide the most near-term opportunities of all the quantum technologies for robust, commercial solutions. This session will delve into the journey of quantum sensor technologies from their inception in startups to their deployment and adoption by end users. The session will feature a series of presentations by industry experts, entrepreneurs, and researchers who will share their insights and experiences in migrating the technology to the commercial sector. Join us to learn about the successful deployment and the early stages of market adoption for quantum sensors.

Host

Roger McKinlay Challenge Director Quantum Technologies UK Research and Innovation (United Kingdom)

The Evolving Quantum Sensor Landscape

Quantum sensor technology continues to progress on the road to commercially available products. Platforms based on cold atoms, vapor cells, NV centers, magnetometers, superconducting circuits and photonics vary in maturity from lab-based components to commercially available devices. Applications include opportunities in the medical, defense, geophysical, and energy industries. This presentation will report on a recently completed study of the state of quantum sensor technologies highlighting the primary platforms and devices moving towards and available to the commercial sector.

Anke Lohmann Founder and Director Anchored In Ltd (United Kingdom)

High-Precision VCSEL-Based Quantum Sensors: Advancing Commercialization in PNT Applications

Recent advancements in high-power, multijunction VCSEL technology are paving the way for compact, quantum-enabled devices such as chip-scale atomic clocks, magnetometers, gyroscopes, and LiDAR systems. Mesa Quantum is actively developing energy-efficient, high-precision solutions to meet the commercial demand for reliable sensing and timing in sectors like wireless communications, automotive, and IoT. This presentation will discuss Mesa Quantum’s research and development efforts, highlighting the steps toward translating high-performance quantum sensing technology into commercial applications.

Amirhossein Ghods VP of Photonics Mesa Quantum, Inc. (United States)

Hamamatsu’s Quantum Sensor Technology – preview of the upcoming Optically Pumped Magnetometer release

Quantum sensors based on thermal alkali vapors are a promising new category of sensors that optically interrogate atoms in a vapor cell and make use of their sensitivity to changes in their environment, such as changes in the magnetic or gravitational fields surrounding the atoms. At Hamamatsu we have a long history of manufacturing photonic technology based on precision glasswork and alkali material processing. This puts us in a unique position to add value to the quantum sensor market. In this talk, I would like to introduce Hamamatsu’s recent development efforts in the field of quantum sensors with a focus on our optically pumped magnetometer which is scheduled to be released around mid-2025.

Michael Semmlinger Research Support Supervisor Hamamatsu Corporation (United States)

Quantum sensor use cases for PNT

Quantum sensors can aid navigation in environments where GPS is unavailable or unreliable. Such sensors, including quantum-based accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, and gravimeters, offer levels of precision not possible with existing sensors. Use cases for quantum sensors include magnetic navigation for resilient PNT, precision timing for space-based networks, and small satellite orientation and alignment.

Celia Merzbacher Executive Director Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) (United States)

Quantum sensing applications at Boeing

Jay Lowell Principal Disruptive Computing, Networks & Sensors Boeing Research and Technology (United States)

 

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Event Details

FORMAT: Oral presentations followed by audience Q&A.
MENU: Coffee, decaf, and tea will be available nearby
SETUP: Theater style seating.