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Quantum Sensing

Companies, investors, researchers, programs, events, and papers shaping quantum-enabled measurement.

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Definition

A source-backed map of the quantum sensing ecosystem, separated from quantum computing and communications.

Field at a glance

Quantum Sensing organizations
53
Quantum Sensing people
12
Upcoming Quantum Sensing events
1
Quantum Sensing programs and funding
10

Institutes, funders, companies, and communities

Organizations in the field

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Research and public institutions 5

Funders 25

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Companies 17

AOSense imageStartup

Atom-optics sensors for precision navigation and gravity measurement.

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Q-CTRL imageStartup

Quantum control infrastructure and field-validated quantum navigation.

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Qnami imageStartup

Scanning quantum microscopes based on diamond spin sensors.

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Associations and field builders 3

IEEE imageTrade Organization

Professional association for electrical engineering and computing.

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Other organizations 3

Researchers, founders, funders, and other contributors

People shaping the field

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Co-founder and CEO of Aquark Technologies, focused on miniaturizing cold-atom quantum systems for sensing applications.

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Quantum scientist whose work established core methods and reviews for nanoscale spin sensing and quantum metrology.

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Quantum engineer studying spin-based quantum sensing and the role of quantum effects in biological systems.

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Experimental physicist working on atomic and optical magnetometry, precision measurement, and tests of fundamental physics.

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Experimental atomic physicist working on quantum optics and atomic sensors, including applications in precision measurement.

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Pioneer of solid-state quantum sensing using individual spins and nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond.

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Physicist leading programs that translate atom interferometry and quantum sensors from laboratories into navigation, gravity, and other fie…

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Quantum physicist studying solid-state spin systems and diamond defects for sensing and quantum technologies.

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Founder and CEO of Q-CTRL and a quantum physicist working on quantum control, sensing, and field-deployable navigation.

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Physicist working on quantum-enhanced measurements, atomic magnetometry, and sensing with cold atoms and quantum light.

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Co-founder of Qnami and professor at the University of Basel working on nanoscale quantum sensing with diamond spin defects.

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Quantum physicist developing precision measurement and diamond magnetometry for physical science, navigation, and biomedical applications.

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Curated research and analysis, grouped by topic

Papers in the field

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Platforms and components 4

Paper

Journal Article

Reviews manufacturable photonic platforms for generating, manipulating, and detecting continuous-variable quantum states used across sensing, communications, and computing.

Authors
Rachel N. Clark, Bethany Puzio et al.
Year
2026
Venue
Nature Photonics
Topic
Platforms and components
Paper

Journal Article

Reviews quantum illumination, reading, imaging, and resolution techniques that use nonclassical light to improve sensing performance.

Authors
Stefano Pirandola, B. Roy Bardhan et al.
Year
2018
Venue
Nature Photonics
Topic
Platforms and components
Paper

Journal Article

A foundational review of quantum sensing protocols, sensitivity limits, physical platforms, and applications based on quantum coherence, control, and readout.

Authors
Christian L. Degen, Friedemann Reinhard, Paola Cappellaro
Year
2017
Venue
Reviews of Modern Physics
Topic
Platforms and components

Commercialization and policy 1

Biomedical sensing and imaging 1

Paper

Journal Article

Reviews optically pumped magnetometers and diamond nitrogen-vacancy sensors for brain imaging, cellular measurement, spectroscopy, thermometry, and diagnostics.

Authors
Nabeel Aslam, Hengyun Zhou et al.
Year
2023
Venue
Nature Reviews Physics
Topic
Biomedical sensing and imaging

Navigation, timing, and gravity 1

Gatherings connected to this sector

Events and conferences

Upcoming events 1

Conference series 3

Earlier and undated events 3

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Event

Sep 13, 2026

Large international quantum engineering conference with sensing-related papers, workshops, tutorials, panels, and exhibitors.

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Date
Sep 13, 2026
Event

Jun 16, 2026

Industry summit connecting quantum technology developers, supply-chain partners, investors, and end users, including a dedicated quantum se…

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Date
Jun 16, 2026

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Programs and funding

Programs and fellowships 6

Other grants and funding 4

Articles and videos connected to this sector

Recent writing and talks

Article

NIST explains atomic clocks, magnetometers, single-photon detectors, atom interferometers, electric-field sensors, squeezed light, and the…

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Published
Apr 2, 2026
Article

QED-C estimates the global quantum sensing market at about $470 million in 2025 and $1.1 billion in 2028, with defense and government deman…

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Published
Apr 1, 2026

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Podcasts and episodes

Episodes 4

Shows 2

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