GraviQ is an innovative project aiming at developing a research infrastructure whose objective is to produce mobile quantum gravimeters and to establish the first synchronous network of mobile quantum gravimeters in Poland. The project involves the implementation of a breakthrough technology for measuring gravitational acceleration using phenomena from quantum mechanics. Its main objectives are:
- implementation of quantum gravimeter technology and manufacturing processes – the project encompasses the integration of achievements and research results leading to the development of state-of-the-art quantum gravimeters. Quantum gravimeters are based on atomic interference, including matter-wave interferometry, which provides exceptional measurement precision,
- production of mobile quantum gravimeters – as part of GraviQ, portable measurement units will be developed, capable of operating in diverse field conditions. The mobility of these devices significantly expands their range of applications in geophysics, civil engineering, environmental protection, and seismic monitoring,
- provision of gravimeters as a measurement service – the project foresees the creation of an infrastructure enabling the commercial use of gravimeters by scientific institutions, public administration bodies, and the private sector. The service will be offered in the form of “on-demand measurements” as well as a broad range of services related to data acquisition, processing, and analysis, employing artificial intelligence methods and quantum computing.
Development of a national quantum gravimeter measurement network – A key component of GraviQ is the implementation of a distributed, synchronised measurement network covering various regions of Poland. This network will enable continuous monitoring of changes in the gravitational field, opening new perspectives for geological research, such as the detection of natural hazards (e.g. landslides or sinkholes) and supporting early warning systems.
Lider:
PCSS IBCH PAS – The Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS) affiliated with the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences in Poznan.
Partners:
- SRC – Space Research Center of the Polish Academy of Sciences,
- WUT – Warsaw University of Technology.
EU funding: PLN 111,555,308.77.
Project value: PLN 148,160,987.61.
