West LA Times

The potential of quantum sensing was the focus of a recent event, where experts discussed the revolutionary capabilities of these devices. The discussion was led by Miguel García-Garibay, senior dean of the UCLA College and dean of physical sciences. Participants included UCLA faculty and members from the California NanoSystems Institute.

The panel featured Prineha Narang, professor in both the UCLA College and the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering; Sergio Carbajo, assistant professor in electrical and computer engineering as well as physics and astronomy; Suzanne Paulson, professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences; and Andrea Bertozzi, distinguished professor of mathematics and aerospace engineering.

Prineha Narang highlighted the impact of quantum mechanical phenomena on sensor technology: “Sensors, in interacting with the environment, provide us with a measurable response. Introducing quantum mechanical phenomena to sensor technology will affect our decisions about the water we drink and the air we breathe based on the best possible data synthesized by quantum sensors operating at the limit of the laws of physics.”

Key topics included why UCLA is leading in quantum sensing research, identifying suitable problems for new methods in this field, and understanding why quantum technologies are essential.

For more details on this event, visit the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA website.