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Quantum Radar
Quantum radar is a theoretical or emerging technology that uses principles of quantum mechanics, such as quantum entanglement, to detect objects with potentially greater sensitivity and resistance to jamming than traditional radar systems. It aims to overcome limitations faced by conventional radar, especially against stealth targets or in noisy environments.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Quantum radar is an advanced sensing technology leveraging quantum phenomena, particularly quantum entanglement of photons, to enhance target detection and imaging capabilities, offering improved signal-to-noise ratio and resistance to electronic warfare countermeasures compared to classical radar systems. This emerging technology operates at sub-terahertz frequencies and is being researched for applications in stealth detection, medical imaging, and secure communication.
BACKGROUND
Within quantum technology, a quantum sensor utilizes quantum mechanical phenomena, such as quantum superposition, quantum entanglement, and quantum squeezing, to measure physical quantities. If a quantum system is measurable, and it interacts with its environment in a known way, then measurements of that system can provide information about its environment. Theoretically such sensor technology would have precision limited only by the uncertainty principle. The field of quantum sensing deals with the design and engineering of quantum mechanical systems and measurements with potential for better performance than any classical strategy in a number of technological applications. Of the wide range of quantum mechanical systems that can be used as a quantum sensor, most can be classified as photonic systems or solid state systems.
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- Quantum sensing radar
- Entanglement radar
- Quantum illumination radar
- Quantum detection system
- Ghost imaging radar
USAGE NOTE
While still largely theoretical and in early research phases, quantum radar is a key area of interest in military and defense for its potential to revolutionize target detection and surveillance against advanced threats.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Quantum Radar.
A major Chinese state-owned electronics and IT company, widely reported to have developed quantum radar prototypes capable of detecting stealth aircraft and is a key player in China's military-civil fusion strategy for advanced defense technologies.
An executive agency of the UK Ministry of Defence, DSTL applies science and technology to defence and security. They are actively involved in research into quantum technologies, including their potential for enhanced radar and sensing capabilities for military use.
A global aerospace, arms, defense, information security, and technology corporation. Lockheed Martin invests heavily in quantum information science, including advanced sensing technologies that are foundational to future quantum radar systems for military applications.
A major American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate, RTX conducts research and development in next-generation sensing technologies, including quantum sensing principles that could underpin future quantum radar systems for defense applications.
The primary scientific research and development center for the United States Air Force. AFRL explores advanced sensing capabilities, including quantum technologies, for enhanced radar, navigation, and communication systems to support air and space defense.
The corporate research laboratory for the United States Navy and Marine Corps. NRL conducts fundamental scientific research, advanced technological development, and prototyping, with quantum science and engineering programs relevant to quantum-enhanced sensing and radar for naval applications.
An agency of the U.S. Department of Defense responsible for the development of emerging technologies for use by the military. DARPA funds and oversees numerous research programs in quantum information science, including efforts to develop quantum-enhanced sensors and systems that could enable future quantum radar capabilities.