Quantum sensor overcomes major obstacle in search for dark matter and gravitational waves
Astrobitica
June 17, 2026 (Last updated: June 17, 2026) 1 minute read
A prototype quantum sensor developed by researchers at Imperial has demonstrated for the first time that a key principle behind next-generation quantum detectors can work under realistic conditions.
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