The Q.ANT magnetometer Q.M 10 enables the precise measurement of finest electric currents and magnetic fields under everyday conditions in a compact, plug & play design allowing researchers and product developers to advance in new dimensions of magnetic field measurement and rethink sensing approaches for research and industry applications. We call this Native Sensing.
Nearly all natural and technical processes generate electric fields essential for their function. Until now, measuring these electric fields has required direct contact. With its magnetic field sensor Q.M 10, Q.ANT introduces a paradigm shift in measuring extremely subtle electric fields. The sensor measures the magnetic field generated by the electric field, enabling precise and contactless monitoring of electrical activity and therefore the functionality of a natural or technical system. High-precision electric current and magnetic field measurements can thus be rethought. We call this Native Sensing.
Based on the principles of quantum physics, the Q.M 10 allows the measurement of magnetic fields in the range of 10 picotesla at room temperature in a compact size. The system consists of electronic components and a fibre-coupled sensor head, which is placed at the actual measuring point simplifying its integration into applications and making it robust and mobile enough to be applied in everyday situations. A gradiometric approach allows for effective compensation of surrounding stray fields.
What makes the Q.M 10 unique:
Q.M 10, the next generation of Q.ANT’s quantum magnetic field sensor, will be available in April 2025 and can be pre-ordered now. Q.ANT invites researchers and product developers to join the “Q.M 10 Early Adopter Program” to explore new research fields and profit from a competetive edge before the official market launch of Q.M 10:
High-precision electric current and magnetic field measurement plays an essential role in monitoring and analyzing the functionality of a wide range of natural and technical processes and systems. Through its high sensitivity, operation under everyday conditions and practicability, the Q.ANT magnetic field sensor Q.M 10 offers new potentials for Research, Life Sciences and Industry enabling to step into new research fields and to rethink industrial sensor approaches.
The Q.ANT magnetometer Q.M 10 enables the contactless measurement of smallest electric currents and magnetic fields in the human body under everyday conditions. With exceptional sensitivity, it can open up entirely new possibilities for medical research and applications like intuitive prosthetics control, diagnostics and function monitoring, rehabilitation research and telemedicine. Based on photonic quantum technology, the Q.ANT magnetometer redefines the way biosignals are captured and processed in medical technology to provide researchers deeper insights into the body’s biosignals and push the boundaries of medical technology into new application fields.
Signal strength: ~ 100 fT
Signal strength: ~ 1 pT
Signal strength: ~ fT
Signal strength: ~ 100 pT
Signal strength: ~ 10 pT
The Q.ANT magnetic field sensor Q.M 10 fulfills fundamental requirements needed for human bio-magnetic field sensing:
Unlike other high precision magnetic field sensor technologies that require extreme lab conditions to achieve comparable sensitivity, the Q.ANT magnetometer functions reliably under everyday conditions including an operation at room temperature and at high background fields. This unique combination of sensitivity and practicality unlocks new possibilities for medical research and applications:
Intuitive control of prosthetics through precise muscle signal detection without direct skin contact.
Early diagnosis and enhanced monitoring of muscle and nervous system disorders.
Accurate analysis, continuous monitoring and optimization of rehabilitation protocols e.g. after spinal cord injuries.
Develop new approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of muscle and nervous system disorders.
Join the “Q.M 10 Early Adopter Program” and test Q.M 10 for your use case:
High-precision, contactless electric current and magnetic field measurements opens up new possibilities in a wide range of industrial applications. Q.ANT invites researchers and product developers to explore new research fields and rethink existing industrial sensor approaches. Concrete use cases are currently emerging in these areas:
Locally resolved measurement of muscle signals for an MMG-based prostheses and exoskeleton control enabling a new kind of Human-Machine-Interface.
Research and diagnostics of muscular and neuronal activities for early detection of brain diseases and nervous system disorders, therapy monitoring and rehabilitation research.
Analysis and control for energy generation, storage and performance optimization; GPS-independent navigation for indoor and outdoor automated guided vehicles.
Current imaging for quality control of electrical and electronic components, e.g. circuit carriers or hard disks; identification of defects in the material structure of components and characterization of magnetic materials and nanoparticles.
Exploration of magnetic fields in the Earth‘s interior for the investigation of plate tectonics, detection and mapping of mineral deposits and characteracterization of magnetic materials and minerals.
Microchip activity monitoring for the identification of side-channel attacks, detection of hidden electronic activity and detection of vessel movement for border control and infrastructure monitoring.
Join the “Q.M 10 Early Adopter Program” and test Q.M 10 for your use case:
Located at the heart of the sensor, becomes sensitive to magnetic fields by inserting an adjustment in the atomic lattice, called an NV doping
bring the NV dopings into a magnetic field-sensitive state
acts on the sensor
shines on the NV diamond and causes the NV doping to fluoresce with red light
Changes when the external magnetic field changes
Captures the fluorescence light
Processing of photodetector data
User-friendly display of the signal
Our magnetometry is based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamonds, which serve as extremely sensitive medium for magnetic fields.
This NV center is controlled and read out via on the photonic level. Combined with control electronics and analysis software, we realize a compact, ultra-sensitive sensor system.
Jan Thiele
SVP Native Sensing, Q.ANT
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