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Quantum sensing technologies offer unparalleled sensitivity and spatial resolution for biomedical applications. This review highlights optically pumped atomic magnetometers and nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond, detailing their path to commercialization.

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  • Quantum Technologies
  • Biomedical Applications
  • Sensor Technology

Background:

  • Quantum sensors leverage atomic properties for high sensitivity and spatial resolution.
  • Commercialization of quantum sensing technologies is rapidly increasing.
  • Evaluating the impact of quantum technologies in biomedicine is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status of quantum sensing applications in biomedicine.
  • To discuss the commercialization pathways for quantum sensing technologies.
  • To highlight key quantum sensing platforms and their biomedical use cases.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on optically pumped atomic magnetometers.
  • Focus on nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond.
  • Review of current literature and commercialization trends.

Main Results:

  • Quantum sensors offer significant advantages in spatial resolution and sensitivity.
  • Optically pumped atomic magnetometers and NV-centers in diamond are promising platforms.
  • Case studies demonstrate applications in brain imaging and single-cell spectroscopy.

Conclusions:

  • Quantum sensing holds significant potential for revolutionizing biomedical diagnostics and research.
  • Commercialization efforts are accelerating, bringing quantum technologies closer to real-world applications.
  • Further development and evaluation are needed to fully realize the impact of quantum sensing in healthcare.