Quantum sensing

The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) celebrates the achievements of John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis who have received the Nobel Prize in Physics. Their work underpins quantum computing and sensing research at IQC.IQC PhD students Sarah Odinotski and Jack DeGooyer are working on designing sensors capable of detecting single photons, the smallest unit of light.Two researchers at IQC have received $500,000 in funding from NSERC to develop and demonstrate next-generation quantum sensors that are more precise and sensitive than current ones.Dynamic nuclear polarization and nanometer-scale magnetic resonance imaging creates unprecedented opportunities to study biological structures.Faculty members at IQC received an NSERC Alliance – Quantum grant for their project, 'Next-generation technology to access new regimes of quantum sensing'.Four University of Waterloo researchers, including Dr. Michael Reimer, a faculty member at IQC were awarded funding earlier this month from the Ontario government for innovative research.Alex Maierean and Luke Neal, graduate students at the IQC recently navigated this challenge for their latest project. Their project is looking to advance one application of quantum sensing by incorporating techniques from quantum key distribution into light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. This breakthrough, led by Alexandre Cooper-Roy, represents a significant advancement in quantum sensing, offering potential revolutionary impacts across various industries and scientific fields.Congratulations to IQC faculty members Dr. David Cory, Dr. Thomas Jennewein and Dr. Chris Wilson, who have each received approximately $3 million in funding for advancing their research into the real-world applications of quantum technology. Six researchers from IQC have been awarded funding this week through NSERC for their projects in quantum information science and technology.