" 'There’s nothing more exciting for an engineer than setting foot in uncharted territory.' That means driving forward the development of quantum sensor technology and tapping into brand new markets and applications."
Frederik Schaal
CTO of Bosch Quantum Sensing
Our technology
Small and powerful: a new era of quantum sensing
Our cutting-edge magnetic-field quantum sensing technology harnesses the power of quantum physics to enable measurements with unmatched precision. Combining extraordinary sensitivity with a compact form factor, our sensors are destined to transform a wide range of applications across numerous industries.
Magnetic-field quantum sensors surpass the capabilities of conventional sensors by offering a wider measurement range, higher sensitivity, and higher spatial resolution – all while being remarkably robust, non-invasive, and easy to set up. This unique combination makes our technology ideal for applications requiring superior precision and minimal disruption.
Moreover, our magnetic-field quantum sensors hold significant advantages over earlier quantum sensing techniques like SQUIDs (superconducting quantum interference device), vapor cells, or optical traps. While these methods have proven effective, they often require large, complex setups with limited flexibility. In contrast, our magnetic-field quantum sensors offer similar performance in a much smaller, more versatile, and cost-effective package – unlocking new possibilities for sensing applications that were previously unattainable.
Our sensor’s USPs
Great performance in a small package
Extremely sensitive
Our magnetic-field quantum sensors can measure the faintest magnetic fields with unparalleled precision.
Small in size
The compact design, combined with Bosch’s expertise in miniaturization, paves the way for seamless integration into various applications, adaptable to their specific requirements.
Higher spatial resolution
Thanks to their superior spatial resolution, our sensors can pinpoint magnetic field variations with exceptional detail, ensuring accuracy even in complex scenarios.
Wide measuring range
Our sensors cover a broad range of magnetic field strengths, enabling applications from assessing the Earth’s magnetic field to measuring biomedical activity.
Exceptionally comprehensive
Our magnetic-field quantum sensors measure and analyze vector components of magnetic fields, delivering detailed and multidimensional insights for nuanced data interpretation.
Highly robust
Built to endure tough conditions, our magnetic-field quantum sensors maintain reliable performance and accuracy, even in challenging environments.
Quantum sensing with NV diamonds
How our sensors work
Our quantum sensing magnetometer uses a diamond as the core sensing element. This diamond has nitrogen atoms added as a defect, known as NV centers. These nitrogen-vacancy centers are remarkable, as the extra nitrogen atoms provide additional electrons acting as tiny magnetic field sensing elements.
These NV centers change the diamond’s optical and electronic properties. When green laser light is shone on the diamond through an optical focusing unit, it excites the electrons within the NV centers to a higher energy level. As the electrons return to their ground state, they emit photons, visible as red light, which is separated through an optical filter and then detected by a photodiode.
The key phenomenon, however, is that the energy levels of the NV centers are highly sensitive to changes in the external magnetic field, which enables them to be used as a quantum based on the Zeeman effect. These quantum states are accessible via microwave radiation. When electrons occupy these levels and are excited by the green laser light, they no longer decay by emitting red photons but instead remain "dark." By varying the frequency of the microwave radiation and observing changes in the intensity of the emitted red light, we can precisely determine the strength of the external magnetic field.
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Partners wanted
Let’s turn excitement into innovation
Are you as excited about the possibilities of our magnetic-field quantum sensing technology as we are?
Our groundbreaking sensors are designed to transform industries with their unmatched sensitivity, compact design, superior spatial resolution, and wide measuring range. We’re eager to explore how our technology can create significant advancements across various application fields.
If you’re a forward-thinking company or innovator ready to explore new frontiers with us, we invite you to connect and discuss potential partnerships. Together, we can drive innovation and redefine what’s possible.
Contact us today to start the conversation and unlock the future of quantum sensing.
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