Quantum Magnetometer

Solicitation number 39681-2A-RFP

Publication date

Closing date and time 2024/08/23 15:00 EDT

Status Status Open

Description
The University of Ottawa is pleased to invite qualified proponents to submit a proposal for a Quantum Magnetometer System.
 
Scope of Project:
The University of Ottawa solicits a Scanning Probe Quantum Magnetometer based on Nitrogen Vacancy (NV) defects in diamond that is able to map magnetic fields down to tens of nanometres resoltuion.

General Description:
The required instrumentation is a scanning probe microscope able to detect magnetic signals from a materials with high spatial resolution. The principle of operation of this microscope is a quantum sensor represented by a nitrogen vacancy (NV) defects in diamond. This information about a material can help us answer fundamental questions about the properties of novel quantum materials. In particular, we are interested in studying layered 2D magnetic materials and heterstructures that we fabricate at uOttwa.
 
Magnetism in low-dimensional 2D structures has been a subject of theoretical interest for decades. Open questions such as the size of magnetic domains, the nature of domain boundaries, and the dynamical behaviour of magnetization under externally applied fields are of interests. This will enable quantitative comparison with theoretical models, advancing our understanding of condensed quantum matter.  Furthermore, the required instrumentation is perfectly suited to reveal the unknown connections between crystal structure and magnetism, as understanding magnetization, and developing methods for its control, requires spatial mapping of the magnetic field at a variety of length scales.
 
Specifications listed in Appendix A – Technical Specifications Compliance Form of this RFP are the mandatory minimum requirements for the Quantum Magnetometer System.

Mandatory Minimum Requirements for the Quantum Magnetometer System:

1.0 - Quantum Magnetometer
1.1 - The proposed system must be based on nitrogen vacancy (NV) defects in diamond
1.2 - The proposed system must be able to scan 1micron by 1micron areas
1.3 - The proposed system must be able to detect magnetic fields
1.4 - The proposed system must be able to accommodate 1cm x 1cm samples

2.0 - Installation and Training
2.1 - On-site installation must be included
2.2 - On-site training must be included

3.0 - Warranty
3.1 - Must include a minimum of one (1) year manufacturer’s warranty.

4.0 - Other
4.1 - All electrical components must have CSA (Canadian Standards Association) certification, or accepted equivalent as per Electrical Safety Authority Recognized Certification Mark at the following link: https://esasafe.com/electrical-products/recognized-certification-marks/
Otherwise, all electrical components must be able to undergo the appliable electrical inspection, and/or, certification, without voiding the system warranty.


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    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 0 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2025/01/01.

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    Contracting organization

    Organization
    University of Ottawa
    Address
    550 Cumberland Street
    Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Charles Gosselin
    Phone
    613-562-5800 x1943
    Email
    cgossel2@uottawa.ca
    Address
    613-562-5800 x1943
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