Research

Qubits, spins & devices
for quantum sensing

We integrate diamond NV-center qubits, spintronics, and microdevices for ultra-sensitive sensing and advanced materials science.

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Single-spin scanning with NV centers

Nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond provide a unique platform for quantum sensing, enabling the detection of magnetic, electric, and thermal signals at the nanoscale.

With a QZabre NV scanning microscope — the first installed in Korea — we study solids, imaging magnetic textures and spin dynamics at the nanoscale by combining tip-scanning and confocal magnetometry.

In collaboration with the Quantum Information for Quantum Materials group at MPI-CPfS, Dresden.
QZabre NV scanning microscope — objective lens and diamond-tip scanner above the sample stage
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Semiconductor device inspection with quantum sensors

We aim to develop a non-destructive semiconductor device inspection technique using quantum sensors.

Unlike conventional optical methods, quantum sensing enables direct mapping of current density and magnetic fields inside semiconductor chips — identifying defects without damaging the device.

References: Fraunhofer IAF · Quantum Diamonds.
Quantum-sensor inspection of a semiconductor chip with current-distribution map
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Quantum devices for sensing, control & navigation

We aim to develop next-generation magnetic sensors based on quantum sensing — including ultra-sensitive RF sensors and amplifiers toward precise single-qubit control.

Looking further ahead, we hope to build a precision quantum compass for ultra-accurate navigation that could go beyond the limits of classical devices.

Quantum device concept — Bloch sphere, NV diamond and quantum orbits on a circuit board

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