The Southampton-based UK startup Aquark Technologies has achieved a major milestone in the field of quantum technologies
The National Oceanography Centre’s (NOC) renowned autonomous submersible, Boaty McBoatface, was used in this ground-breaking experiment
A controlled aquatic habitat that replicated dynamic real-world circumstances observed beneath the ocean surface was used to test Aquark’s AQuest system
According to Aquark, the cold atom trap operated constantly during the test, gathering “a boatload of data” in spite of these difficult circumstances
With this technology, atoms can be used in extremely sensitive sensors that monitor motion, time, and magnetic fields more accurately than conventional equipment. The underwater test used Aquark's Super Molasses Trap
Aquark's technology has several applications and strategic implications. Making it possible to navigate underwater without GPS signals could be useful, especially for underwater fighting
Aquark is currently preparing to move forward with commercial deployment after securing early finance and establishing a minimum viable product