Quantum technology could revolutionise the detection and treatment of diseases

24 June 2019 I by Jonathan O'Callaghan I HORIZON The Research & Innovation Magazine

Quantum sensors could transform a range of areas from atomic clocks and the way we measure electromagnetic radiation.
© Universität Ulm / Heiko Grandel
Quantum sensors could transform a range of areas from atomic clocks and the way we measure electromagnetic radiation.

When you hear the word ‘quantum’, you may imagine physicists working on a new ground breaking theory. Or perhaps you’ve read about quantum computers and how they might change the world. But one lesser-known field is also starting to reap the benefits of the quantum realm – medicine.

 

As part of the EU’s Quantum Technologies Flagship program, a number of quantum technologies are being developed in Europe to transform a variety of fields. Medicine in particular looks set to gain, with several projects now underway to see how we could improve medical imaging or detect certain diseases more easily.
 

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