MAG-V : Enabling Volume Quantum Magnetometer Applications through Component Optimisation & System Miniaturisation

量子磁力计光学监测碱金属原子与外部磁场之间的相互作用，并检测由于施加磁场而导致的电子自旋的变化。这允许检测不可见或隐藏在视图中的材料和物体中的微缺陷。MagV项目将交付世界上第一个商用小型化射频原子磁强计，该磁强计可以在无屏蔽环境下运行，允许广泛使用和部署。在与广泛的行业咨询委员会协商后，确定了主要应用，该委员会确定了行业挑战，推动了小型化rf量子磁力计作为无损检测中的新型传感器的需求。该项目汇集了大量关于量子磁力计的研究，通过建立VCSEL供应链合作伙伴和最终用户实现商业化，以保持英国在量子技术方面的领先地位。

Quantum magnetometers optically monitor the interaction between alkali-metal-atoms and an external magnetic field and detect the change in electron spin due to the magnetic field being applied. This allows the detection of micro-defects in materials and objects that are not visible or hidden from view.The MagV project will deliver the World's first commercial miniaturised rf atomic magnetometer that can operate in unshielded environments allowing general use and wide deployment.Primary applications have been identified in consultation with an extensive Industry Advisory Board, who have defined industry challenges driving the need for miniaturised-RF-quantum-magnetometers as novel sensors within non-destructive testing.The project brings together substantial research on quantum magnetometers with route to commercialisation through established VCSEL supply chain partners and an end-user to maintain UK leadership in quantum technologies.