Quantum Magnetometry for new industrial applications
Optically pumped magnetometers offer a fascinating new way of measuring extremely weak magnetic fields. Fraunhofer IPM is using this technology, which has now been commercialized, to develop innovative measurement methods for industrial process monitoring and materials testing:
"Looking into the pipe": The magnetometers provide new possibilities for non-contact monitoring of fluents in steel pipes in accordance with the requirements of the process industry.
"Detecting cracks before they grow": Using highly sensitive quantum magnetometers, we measure the magnetic fingerprints caused by material defects.
"Ready to fly?": Small satellites like cubesats represent a new phase of space travel. Measuring the "magnetic cleanliness" of these satellites helps to ensure stable trajectories in low-earth orbits.