EXP-SA: Collaborative Research: Quantum magnetometer for detection of explosives with nuclear quadrupole resonance

标题：合作研究：EXP-SA：用于检测具有核四极共振的爆炸物的量子磁强计PI名称：Karen Sauer研究所：乔治梅森大学提案编号：0730473这是一项关于改进对爆炸物的核四极共振(NQR)检测的提案。NQR是一种穿透性检测方法，因此是可取的。通过这项研究增强的灵敏度可以在紧凑的系统中提供数量级的增强。主动自旋反馈和量子控制是该提案中最有前途的创新。待评估的其他技术旨在减少或屏蔽背景干扰。以安装在地板下的装置的概念设计为例，介绍了一种实际的实现方法。这项工作可能会改进许多使用磁共振的领域，如医疗保健、物理和空间科学。

TITLE: Collaborative Research: EXP-SA: Quantum magnetometer for detection of explosives with nuclear quadrupole resonancePI name: Karen SauerInstitution: George Mason University Proposal Number: 0730473This is a proposal for improving nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR) detection of explosives. NQR is desirable as it is a penetrating method of detection. The enhanced sensitivity through this investigation could provide an order of magnitude enhancement in a compact system. Active spin feedback and quantum control are the most promising innovations in the proposal. Other techniques to be evaluated are aimed at reducing or shielding background interference. A practical implementation is addressed with the conceptual design of a device which mounts under a floor. The work could improve many areas where magnetic resonance is employed such as health care, physics and space science.