Quantum ‘compass’ could allow navigation without relying on satellites

A UK team from Imperial College London and M Squared has demonstrated a transportable, standalone quantum accelerometer at the National Quantum Technologies Showcase, an event demonstrating the technological progress arising from the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme -- a £270m UK Government investment over five years. The device represents the UK’s first commercially viable quantum accelerometer, which could be used for navigation.
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[@BiovizirChess]

fantastic.

[@davereynolds3969]

Such an interesting demonstration of how quantum technology is progressing in terms of future navigation. I've read where your current system is designed for navigation of larger vehicles such as ships and trains, do you envision this technology being successfully integrated into future aerospace platforms?

[@fantasypgatour]

Well I guess this just proves the simplest solutions are the best ones....

[@JJ-ug9jm]

My head hurts trying to understand this.

[@Xynudu]

Excellent.

[@AD-Dom]

Incredible tech.

[@DavidODuvall]

Wow!