Nanodiamond quantum sensors are a promising new avenue for virus mRNA detection
A novel quantum sensor based on nanodiamonds may better detect the presence of viruses that cause diseases, such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. Reverse transcriptase quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is the current gold-standard diagnostic technique for virus detection; however, the method suffers from the need for trained personnel, special […]
March 30, 2023
Portable Quantum Dot Measurement System
Summary Detecting heavy metals in water is essential to ensure clean drinking water and appropriate regulatory decisions following an accident (e.g., a spill) or an emergency. Traditionally, high-sensitivity detection of heavy metals requires bulky and costly (to purchase and operate) lab-based instruments. We propose developing a palm-sized, element-specific, highly-sensitive, battery-operated, smartphone-controlled system for on-site measurement […]
July 21, 2022
Quantum Perspectives: Sensing
Quantum Perspectives: Sensing Event to be held on Thursday, April 14, 2022 In celebration of the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)’s 20th anniversary, IQC is holding a series of panels exploring perspectives of quantum, including sensing, materials, communication, simulation and computing. The first panel is Quantum Perspectives: Sensing. Quantum sensors allow us to measure […]
April 13, 2022