Virtual application laboratory for quantum sensor technology opened
Fraunhofer IAF facilitates research transfer of quantum technologies to industry.
To promote the use of quantum sensors in industry, Fraunhofer IAF has developed a virtual application laboratory for quantum sensing. This innovative information platform provides comprehensive technical knowledge about quantum magnetometers, applications, and measurement scenarios. It also allows interested parties from industry and research to interactively perform sample measurements and assess the potential of this groundbreaking technology for their needs.
Quantum sensors enable extremely precise measurements and offer enormous potential, especially in materials testing, the semiconductor industry, and biomedicine. The virtual application lab provides an overview of the quantum sensors used at Fraunhofer IAF and their possible applications. It features three quantum magnetometers and offers detailed technical information and explanations of the different measurement principles of the devices. The core of the application lab are interactive measurements that showcase measurement scenarios from the fields of materials testing, micro and nanoelectronics, and biomedicine.
For each sector, users can run through several measurement scenarios, retrieve individual results, or get an overall evaluation. Whether it’s nanoparticles in biological tissue, crack formations in metallic samples, or magnetic fields in microelectronic circuits – quantum magnetometers can visualize magnetic field distributions at the smallest level and provide relevant information about the samples. Access is available through the website quantensensing.de.
In addition, the IAF has established a physical application laboratory for quantum sensing at the institute’s location in Freiburg, Germany. Interested companies, SMEs, and start-ups can conduct magnetic field measurements with their own samples on site and test the use of quantum magnetometers for their applications. The Fraunhofer institute uses quantum magnetometers based on nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond. These single atomic systems act as highly sensitive magnetic field sensors, can operate at room temperature and in background fields, and enable extremely high spatial resolution. These properties make quantum magnetometers ideal for industrial applications.
Further reading: Detecting smallest material defects at an early stage, wileyindustrynews.com, 30 January 2024 • “Milestone in quantum sensor technology”, wileyindustrynews.com, 07 June 2022
Company
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAFTullastraße 72
79108 Freiburg
Germany
most read
New Director of Business Development at Opto
Paul-Gerald Dittrich took over the position at the beginning of the year.
Digikey significantly expanded its portfolio in 2025
The company has expanded its product portfolio by more than 108,000 new components and added 364 new suppliers.
Lapp Group takes over JJ-Lapp completely
JJ-Lapp will now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, with financial details remaining confidential.
Ams Osram sells sensor business to Infineon
The sale includes companies with assets of around EUR 130 million, which will be used to repay convertible bonds and senior notes.
Helukabel joins the IPAI
This platform promotes the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) through collaboration between companies, research facilities and institutions.