Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Room Temperature Magnetic Quantum Sensor
Agreement Number:
1015831
Agreement Value:
$402,600.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 20, 2024 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
Quantum optical magnetometers (QOM) are leading candidates for expanding searches for new physics and magnetic sensing applications, e.g., resource exploration, nuclear magnetic resonance chemical analysis and magnetic resonance imaging. The Project will establish a new QOM approach by developing a novel powerful ultraviolet frequency comb laser that coherently addresses (via two-photon excitation) the quantum ground state in xenon-129, which boasts hours-long spin quantum coherence time at room temperature. This method is expected to greatly exceed state-of-the-art cryogenic magnetic sensing sensitivity. The team will develop a prototype, carry out demonstrations of quantum magnetic sensing, and develop foundational theory of quantum coherence dynamics towards quantum sensing beyond the standard quantum limit. Furthermore, the team will apply the experimental system to sensing of environmental xenon isotopes, which serves, e.g., water and natural resource management. The new tabletop system will have higher throughput and better sensitivity than existing methods relying on facility-scale instruments (accelerator mass spectrometers).
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J 4P6
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q4-1015831
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108102831
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governors of the University of Alberta
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48014
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences