Quantum Sensing Applications

Next level research

Explore how quantum sensing is unlocking new research frontiers with unmatched precision. Discover its impact on studying ultrathin materials, spintronic devices, and magnetic textures. Dive into the future of innovation today.

Functional materials

Multiferroics

Bismuth Ferrite (BFO) is a fascinating material in which magnetic order can be controlled purely through electrical means, making it a promising candidate for ultra-efficient, next-generation spintronic devices. The Qnami ProteusQ has been effectively utilized to image its electrical and magnetic domains, as demonstrated by numerous publications.

Flatlands

2D materials

2D materials are making significant strides as functional elements in semiconductor devices. Although the signals from two-dimensional magnets are minuscule, they can still be detected by the ProteusQ, aiding researchers in understanding the textures of these ultrathin magnets. Additionally, SNVM can accurately resolve local current density flow patterns and optical properties of 2D materials.

Industrial application

Magnetic memories

Over the past few decades, advancements in storage density and energy efficiency have driven the miniaturization of magnetic memories, with state-of-the-art STT-MRAM bit sizes now well below the 100 nm scale. The ProteusQ provides the necessary power to probe the magnetic homogeneity of these bits with the required spatial resolution and sensitivity, even before electrical characterization.
A promising future

Antiferromagnets

Ferromagnets have been utilized in memory devices for decades, but attention has only recently shifted to antiferromagnets. Their compensated spins make their magnetism more challenging to harness and detect. However, the minimal stray fields of antiferromagnets hold promise for enabling the development of ultradense memory storage. With the Qnami ProteusQ, we can visualize their remaining uncompensated spins, which are found at domain walls, crystalline edges, or within nanostructures.
Versatile and surprising

Nanomagnets

The alignment of spins in a ferromagnet is strongly influenced by its nanoscale geometry. This principle is applied in modern technologies, such as MRAMs, and is being investigated in more advanced and complex structures like artificial spin ice geometries. The primary imaging challenges are the extreme scaling and the delicate nature of the resulting magnetic textures. Using the ProteusQ, we successfully imaged ultrascaled nanowires as narrow as 6 nm and demonstrated our ability to capture fragile spin vortices and artificial spin ice textures without causing disturbances. 

In operando

Current density and microwave emission

Our cutting-edge quantum sensing technology captures magnetic stray fields produced by current flowing through devices with unmatched sensitivity. This enables precise measurement of local current density at the nanoscale. Furthermore, the ProteusQ can quantitatively image microwave emissions from interconnects and antennas.

Dynamics

Spinwaves

Spin wave devices, such as spin wave logic gates and spintronic filters, are increasingly attracting attention for their potential in next-generation computing and data processing. Local imaging of spin waves has been difficult, but Scanning NV magnetometry now offers precise measurement capabilities. This advancement significantly enhances the field of magnonics, opening new avenues for research and practical applications
Swirling spins

Skyrmions

Skyrmions, complex topological excitations in magnetic materials, are generating significant interest for their potential in ultra-dense storage and neuromorphic computation, among other applications. Although imaging these tiny, fragile structures has been challenging, Scanning NV magnetometry offers the precision and non-invasiveness required to visualize them effectively.
Cryo

Superconductors

Explore how Scanning NV Magnetometry is advancing superconductors research. Cryogenic Scanning NV Magnetometry provides the high sensitivity and spatial resolution required to image superconducting materials’ reactions to magnetic fields. This breakthrough allows for detailed observations of flux lines and vortex dynamics, leading to new insights into superconducting behavior.
Context

Scanning NV literature

Find out more about Scanning NV Magnetometry in this curated collection of relevant literature. Explore how this powerful technique is advancing research across various fields by providing precise insights into magnetic phenomena at the nanoscale.
The core

Measured with Qnami quantilevers

Discover the research enabled by Qnami Quantilevers, highlighting their contribution to advancements in magnetic imaging, quantum sensing, and material characterization. Explore how these probes are facilitating breakthroughs and dive into the publications that showcase the impact of Qnami Quantilevers on cutting-edge research.
The tool

Measured with Qnami ProteusQ

Explore key research made possible with ProteusQ. Discover how it’s advancing studies in magnetic textures, spin dynamics, and nanoscale current flows, driving innovation in materials science and spintronics. Dive into the literature shaping the future of quantum sensing.
Customization Meets Innovation

Measured with Quantum Foundry Products

Explore how our advanced fabrication techniques are allowing our customers to drive breakthroughs in quantum sensing, computing and communication. Browse our case studies and publications to see how the diamonds produced by our Quantum Foundry are helping our customers to shape the future.

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