Quantum Sensing

Quantensensorik

Quantum sensor technology based on matter-wave interferometry explores new methods for the development of inertial sensors for enabling high-precision measurements of rotations and accelerations with unprecedented long-term stability. It replaces or complements conventional sensors with devices based on freely propagating matter waves.

Measurements utilising this approach can be referenced to fundamental constants and well known atomic properties avoiding problems as e.g. drifts due to aging of a mechanical spring in classical sensors. The resolution and the sensitivity of typical atom interferometers scale quadratically with the duration of the free fall. Application scenarios for such quantum sensors with superior sensitivity are terrestrial and satellite gravimetry and gradiometry for Earth observation as well as navigation and exploration.

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Kontakt

Dr. rer. nat. Christian Schubert

Head Quantum Sensing
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Institute for Satellite Geodesy and Inertial Sensing
Quantum Sensing
Callinstrasse 30b, 30167 Hannover
Germany