Fundamentals of Classical and Quantum Sensing
Quantum sensors utilize quantum phenomena such as coherence, interference, and entanglement to enable highly precise and sensitive measurements of physical quantities. By overcoming the limitations of classical sensors, they can detect extremely small variations and have wide-ranging applications in fields such as medicine, telecommunications, aerospace, and geosciences.
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Course overview
One of the major goals in scientific research is the precise and highly sensitive measurement of physical quantities. Classical sensors have been widely used as the primary tools for measuring physical parameters and have demonstrated reliable performance in many scientific and industrial applications. However, their ability to detect extremely small variations is limited by intrinsic factors such as thermal noise, electronic noise, and fundamental physical constraints.
A quantum sensor is a quantum system that utilizes quantum objects (such as atomic spins, electrons, and photons) and quantum phenomena (including quantum coherence, quantum interference, and quantum entanglement) to measure physical quantities of interest. By exploiting these quantum effects, quantum sensors enable the detection of extremely small changes in noisy environments with significantly enhanced precision and sensitivity.
This emerging field focuses on the design and engineering of quantum states and quantum measurement techniques. Based on the principles of quantum mechanics, quantum sensors can achieve performance beyond the limitations of their classical counterparts. They have broad applications across various scientific, research, and industrial fields, including medicine, biotechnology, telecommunications, aerospace, geosciences, and beyond.
Course details
- Start date
- 10/25/2026
- End date
- 11/10/2026
- Registration deadline
- 10/24/2026
Who is this course for?
- Undergraduate senior students, graduate students, and researchers in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering and photonics, materials science, biomedical engineering, chemistry, and life sciences.
- Senior undergraduate students, Master's students, and PhD students interested in quantum technologies and precision measurement.
- Individuals interested in entering the fields of Quantum Sensing, Quantum Metrology, and emerging quantum technologies.
Course objectives
Course syllabus
- 1
Introduction to Classical Sensors
- Data acquisition - Sensors and signals - Sensor classification - Signal characteristics and parameters, including transfer functions, calibration, calculation of the measured quantity, accuracy, and -related concepts - 2
Physical Principles of Sensor Operation
Capacitance، Magnetic properties، Inductive effects، Electrical resistance، Piezoelectric effect، Pyroelectric effect، Hall effect، Thermoelectric effect، Acoustic waves، Temperature and thermal، properties of materials، Heat transfer، Light - 3
Types of Sensors
، Force and strain sensors، Pressure sensors، Flow sensors، Acoustic sensors، Humidity sensors، Optical sensors، Temperature sensors
Course instructors
- J
Janjan Babak
Instructor
- S
Shaker Tayebeh
Instructor
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- Start date
- 10/25/2026
- Register by
- 10/24/2026
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Frequently asked questions
What Are the Required and Preferred Prerequisites for This Course?
Required Prerequisite - Basic Physics Preferred Prerequisites - Electronics - Quantum Mechanics - Optics and Photonics
How Is the Course Delivered?
The course is delivered in a hybrid format, with in-person and online participation taking place simultaneously.
Is a Certificate Awarded for This Course?
Yes. A Certificate of Attendance will be issued by Sharif University of Technology. Please note that obtaining the certificate requires the instructor's approval and completion of the course-specific assignments. In addition, absence from more than three sessions will result in dismissal from the course.
