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Quantum Sensors for Navigation and Positioning
Optical Sensors and Distributed Sensing, pp.233-246
CRC Press, 1
2025
Abstract
Modern developments have led to a breakthrough in quantum technology that is the key to improving navigation and positioning systems. Translation of concepts such as superposition, entanglement, and quantum interference into quantum sensors pave the way toward high precision and accuracy in measuring gravitational, magnetic, and inertial forces. This chapter provides information on the performance of quantum sensors emphasizing navigation and positioning techniques. The superior performance of quantum accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers regarding sensitivity, non-drift, and lower errors are compared to classical systems. In addition, the implementation of quantum sensors in systems that can work alone, and in systems that are incorporated with classical GPS systems but have added quantum advantages is explained. This work also discusses the current research and development efforts on quantum sensors, the challenges of integrating them into modern applications, approaches to miniaturizing the technology for practical use, and their potential future adoption in areas such as creature design, autonomous transportation, defense, and aerospace. As a result of the comprehensive content included in this chapter, readers will gain a sufficient appreciation of the scientific principles upon which quantum sensors are anchored, as well as technology's capability and versatility in enabling accurate navigation and positioning.
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- Title
- Quantum Sensors for Navigation and Positioning
- Edition
- 1
- Publication Details
- Optical Sensors and Distributed Sensing, pp.233-246
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Number of pages
- 14
- Copyright
- © CRC 2025
- Identifiers
- 99381798336106600
- Academic Unit
- Mechanical Engineering; Emerald Coast; Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English