QuantForce

Elevator Pitch: QuantForce is unlocking the potential of precision force measurement with a revolutionary technology that leverages the properties of a single trapped electron. Our solution opens new frontiers in science and engineering, making it possible to explore phenomena and perform tasks that were previously thought unattainable. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Concept

High-sensitivity force detection technology for research and industrial applications

Objective

To revolutionize force measurement in physics and engineering by utilizing a novel technique based on a single trapped electron for unparalleled sensitivity.

Solution

Implement a force detection system that couples the motion of a single trapped electron to a microwave cavity field, achieving sensitivity levels as low as $6\times 10^{-27}\, \mathrm{N}/ \sqrt{\mathrm{Hz}}$ in the gigahertz regime.

Revenue Model

Sales of force detection systems to research institutions, universities, and industries involved in precision engineering and nanotechnology; offering consultancy and maintenance services; licensing the technology.

Target Market

Research institutions, universities, gravitational wave observatories, semiconductor manufacturers, nanotechnology firms, and any industry requiring extreme precision in force measurement.

Expansion Plan

Initially focus on research and academic markets to establish credibility and gather feedback. Expand into industrial applications in nanotechnology and semiconductor manufacturing. Explore partnerships for gravitational wave detection and dark matter research projects.

Potential Challenges

High initial R&D costs; technical difficulties in miniaturization and maintaining sensitivity; competition from established precision instrument manufacturers.

Customer Problem

Existing force measurement techniques lack the sensitivity required for cutting-edge research and precision engineering, limiting scientific discovery and technological advancement.

Regulatory and Ethical Issues

Compliance with international standards for scientific equipment; ensuring proper use and interpretation of highly sensitive measurements to prevent misuse or misinterpretation in critical applications.

Disruptiveness

QuantForce’s technology improves upon the current state-of-the-art by four orders of magnitude, offering unprecedented sensitivity that could transform fundamental physics research, nanotechnology, and precision engineering.