EQUS Researchers Discover Grapes Could Help Quantum Sensors

EQUS researchers have discovered that ordinary supermarket grapes could help improve quantum sensors

 

EQUS researchers have discovered that ordinary supermarket grapes could help improve quantum sensors, potentially making quantum technology smaller and more affordable.

This breakthrough builds on viral videos of grapes creating plasma in microwaves. While past research focused on electric fields, this team looked at how grapes affect magnetic fields, which are crucial for quantum sensing. They used special diamond sensors that react to these fields, and found that the magnetic effect is twice as strong when grapes are involved.

The discovery could lead to more compact, efficient quantum devices, opening new possibilities for industries like computing and healthcare. The team is now exploring materials that could harness water's properties even better than grapes to further improve these sensors.

Major funding support

Australian Research Council

The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS) acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.