Quantum Sensors for Chemistry and Materials Science
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2607.07848v1
- Date: Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:28:22 GMT
- Title: Quantum Sensors for Chemistry and Materials Science
- Abstract summary: Review explores the application of quantum sensors as robust platforms for molecular and materials analysis.<n>We highlight their deployment in zero- to ultralow-field and nanoscale NMR spectroscopy, real-time reaction monitoring, and transient radical and pH detection.<n>With the ongoing commercialization of these technologies and advances in quantum-enhanced sensitivities, quantum sensors are poised to routinely address complex real-world analytical challenges.
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- Abstract: The advancement of chemistry and materials science relies on transformative analytical tools which can overcome the sensitivity, spatial resolution, and throughput limitations of conventional techniques. This review explores the application of quantum sensors - specifically optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs) and nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond - as robust platforms for molecular and materials analysis. We contrast the extreme magnetic sensitivity of macroscopic OPM ensembles with the atomic-scale resolution and multimodal capabilities of solid-state NV centers. We highlight their deployment in zero- to ultralow-field and nanoscale NMR spectroscopy, real-time reaction monitoring, and transient radical and pH detection. Furthermore, we discuss their integration into high-throughput chemical assays and non-destructive materials diagnostics, such as operando battery monitoring. With the ongoing commercialization of these technologies and advances in quantum-enhanced sensitivities, quantum sensors are poised to routinely address complex real-world analytical challenges.
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