SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 31, 2025Interesting Engineering

High-precision magnetic field measurement achieved with atom-based sensors

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Researchers at CU Boulder developed a technique using atoms as precise compasses, enabling simultaneous measurement of magnetic field strength and direction. The method, achieving accuracy to nearly one-hundredth of a degree, uses a microwave antenna as a stable reference and could revolutionize applications like brain imaging and navigation.

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