On November 26 and 27, 2024, leading researcher Rihards Novickis and scientific assistant Andrejs Cvetkovs from the Institute of Electronics and Computer Science (EDI) conducted experiments in Tenerife, Spain. During these experiments, EDI-developed electronics were integrated with components provided by project partners. The meeting took place at the Arquimea Research Center, with additional participants from Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU) in Germany.
The experiment was conducted as part of the A-IQ Ready project, one of whose goals is the development of a quantum sensor based on diamond nitrogen-vacancy defect centers. Such sensors enable highly accurate measurement of magnetic field values and directions. EDI’s task in the project involves developing electronics and programmable logic components for controlling the measurement system and processing the acquired data. During this experiment, measurements were performed in synchronous detection mode, a technique that enhances measurement accuracy. Discussions also covered preparation steps for SC2 and SC4 supply chains, where the sensor will be used for underground localization and motor control.
