Ubiquitous Metrology: Quantum and Nanosensors for Real-World Measurements
The Ubiquitous Metrology research programme was established following the award of the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship 2024 to Prof. J. Daniel Prades at Technische Universität Braunschweig. The programme focuses on developing highly sensitive quantum and nanosensors that can operate reliably beyond laboratory environments, enabling precise and comparable measurements in real-world applications.
The research aims to bridge semiconductor technology and quantum metrology by creating scalable measurement systems capable of reading and comparing changes in quantum systems with high reliability. A central objective is to develop miniaturized sensor platforms that combine semiconductor nanotechnology with advanced metrology, allowing highly sensitive measurements to be performed in compact, practical, and energy-efficient devices.
A key innovation of the programme is the transition of quantum and nanosensors from complex laboratory setups to deployable sensing platforms suitable for widespread use. By integrating semiconductor-based quantum sensing technologies into scalable devices, the research seeks to enable ubiquitous sensing for applications requiring the detection of extremely small particles and environmental changes.
The long-term vision is to establish a new generation of ubiquitous measurement technologies capable of supporting environmental monitoring, health protection, and digital data acquisition through distributed, highly sensitive sensor networks operating outside conventional laboratory settings.
Funding: Alexander von Humboldt Professorship, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and awarded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Kontakt: Prof. Dr. J. Daniel Prades