Quantum technologies

Quantum sensing with silicon chips

Exploiting the inherent fragility of quantum systems to develop advanced sensors for weak electric and magnetic fields.

Competitive advantage

• First in the world to demonstrate a quantum bit in silicon, using the spin of a single atom, introduced in the chip via an industry-standard technology
• Record-holder for quantum memory time, which translates into a record sensitivity toperturbing electromagnetic fields
• International collaboration to develop novel methods for extracting the maximum information
• on the environment of the atom
• Extension of world-leading silicon-based quantum computer technology to demonstrate quantum sensors integrated within a silicon nanoelectronic device
   

Impact

• Substantial improvements in the sensitivity of sensors for defence systems
• Quantum sensors within silicon chips to facilitate integration with other functionalities
   

Capabilities and facilities

• Leading silicon nanofabrication facilities via the UNSW node of Australian National
• Fabrication Facility (ANFF) and unmatched in-house expertise
• Extensive platforms for quantum measurements in ultra-low temperature, high-frequency, low-noise environment
• International network of collaborators with access to state-of-the-art theoretical and computational facilities.