Unveiling Hidden Materials with Nanometrology

A new study published in Science Advances explores the field of subsurface nanometrology, focusing on internal measurements at the nanoscale level. The researchers suggest that quantum sensing techniques, such as using quantum probes, could revolutionize subsurface exploration. This could have applications in various fields, including targeted drug delivery, quantum computing, and characterizing quantum materials. The study highlights the need for new methods to peer inside materials while leaving them intact and emphasizes the potential of quantum science in achieving greater discoveries and understanding in sensing and imaging science.