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Quantum Sensing for Energy Applications: Review and Perspective
Author(s) -
Crawford Scott E.,
Shugayev Roman A.,
Paudel Hari P.,
Lu Ping,
Syamlal Madhava,
Ohodnicki Paul R.,
Chorpening Benjamin,
Gentry Randall,
Duan Yuhua
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced quantum technologies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2511-9044
DOI - 10.1002/qute.202100049
Subject(s) - software deployment , exploit , computer science , quantum sensor , quantum , realization (probability) , quantum technology , transformative learning , energy consumption , relevance (law) , perspective (graphical) , systems engineering , energy (signal processing) , risk analysis (engineering) , nanotechnology , computer security , materials science , engineering , physics , business , electrical engineering , open quantum system , artificial intelligence , pedagogy , mathematics , law , psychology , quantum mechanics , political science , statistics , operating system
On its revolutionary threshold, quantum sensing is creating potentially transformative opportunities to exploit intricate quantum mechanical phenomena in new ways to make ultrasensitive measurements of multiple parameters. Concurrently, growing interest in quantum sensing has created opportunities for its deployment to improve processes pertaining to energy production, distribution, and consumption. Safe and secure utilization of energy is dependent upon addressing challenges related to material stability and function, secure monitoring of infrastructure, and accuracy in detection and measurement. A summary of well‐established and emerging quantum sensing materials and techniques, as well as the corresponding sensing platforms that have been developed for their deployment is provided here. Specifically, the enhancement of existing advanced sensing technologies with quantum methods and materials is focused on, enabling the realization of an unprecedented level of sensitivity, placing an emphasis on relevance to the energy industry. The review concludes with a discussion on high‐value applications of quantum sensing to the energy sector, as well as remaining barriers to sensor deployment.