8. Quantum Magnetometer Arrays
The capacity of the breakthrough quantum magnetometer arrays to detect mines marks a quantum leap. These systems may detect magnetic abnormalities with hitherto unheard-of sensitivity - up to 1000 times more sensitive than traditional magnetometers by using superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) running at near absolute zero temperatures. By producing comprehensive three-dimensional maps of magnetic fields, the arrays can help to identify hitherto invisible UXOs and deeply buried mines. A game-changing development in mine countermeasure operations, this technology has shown a stunning 99.8% detection rate in field trials with false positive rates below 0.1%.
