Imagine using a tiny, perfect diamond as a super-sensitive antenna that can feel the smallest magnetic changes. This technology acts like a high-resolution microscope for invisible signals, allowing us to see exactly how electricity or brain waves are moving. It turns a lab curiosity into a practical tool for real-world industry use.
Current sensing methods for RF signals, microelectronic defects, and brain activity often require extreme environments or lack the precision needed for real-time optimization and high-throughput production.
Operational quantum sensing systems based on NV centers in ultrapure diamond, including CVD growth processes for specific crystal orientations.
If you are a network operator dealing with signal interference in dense urban areas — this project developed RF signal cartography tools that enable self-optimizing networks. This increases the number of communications and lowers energy consumption.
If you are a chip maker dealing with expensive and slow defect analysis — this project developed a room-temperature analysis tool for microelectronics circuits. This increases production throughput and lowers manufacturing costs.
If you are a medical tech company dealing with the need for non-invasive brain-machine interfaces — this project developed sensors to monitor muscle and brain activity. This serves as a new diagnostic tool for neurological health.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project aims to lower production costs for the semiconductor industry.
Yes, the project is industry-oriented and focuses on the entire value chain, from diamond material supply to operational systems, targeting TRL 6-7.
Based on available project data, the consortium includes 5 industry partners and is working with European metrology institutes on standardization and certification to support market transfer.
The project period runs from 2022-10-01 to 2026-03-31, suggesting commercial readiness targets around 2026.
The project develops components that are assembled into operational systems, specifically targeting room-temperature and standard environment use for microelectronics.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercialization, with a 62% industry ratio consisting of 5 industrial partners and 1 SME. Led by Thales, the group spans 3 countries (BE, DE, FR) and covers the full value chain from raw diamond material production to final system assembly, indicating a strong push toward market entry rather than pure academic research.
Contact Thales (FR) regarding the AMADEUS quantum sensing consortium.
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