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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Adelaide University quantum engineers have developed a new design for superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) that improves their sensitivity without the complexity of previous models. This breakthrough enhances magnetic field detection, potentially advancing medical diagnostics, brain imaging, communications, and quantum technologies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing.
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Quantum sensor founders need to redesign their SQUID components to use uniform loops with some bare loops to gain better sensitivity without complexity. Manufacturing should get simpler and cheaper, opening new market opportunities in medical and communications sectors.
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