Advanced Circuits for Detection
and Control of Diamond Quantum Sensors
PROJECT SUMMARY
Quantum sensors using nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centres in diamonds have shown great potential, but there are challenges to overcome for fully integrated industrial miniaturised type sensors. Current quantum diamond devices and instruments are expensive and still rather bulky, and large-scale use is limited due to the need for compact, affordable systems. The cost and complexity of the hardware also make it difficult to apply in everyday settings. The EU-funded ACDC_Q project aims to solve these problems by creating a compact, cost-effective system for controlling and reading NV centres using semiconductor technologies. Building on previous research, ACDC_Q will enable more advanced, affordable diamond sensors for applications in magnetometry, space exploration and remote monitoring as well as with potential applications to cross-disciplinary fields.
FACTS & FIGURES
Advanced Circuits for Detection and Control of Diamond Quantum Sensors
Grant agreement ID: 101189875
Start date: 1st January 2025
Duration: 48 months
Total budget: 5 939 902,75 EUR
EU contribution 4 999 864,38 EUR
Funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe, Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space [Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space – European Commission]
Coordinated by: INTERUNIVERSITAIR MICRO-ELECTRONICA CENTRUM