Development Strategy of Quantum-Based Deep Geophysical Exploration Technology and Equipment

Jun Lin; Yanju Ji; Jing Zhao; Xunqian Tong; Xiaofeng Yi

doi:10.15302/J-SSCAE-2022.04.017

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Strategic Study of CAE ›› 2022, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (4) : 156-166. DOI: 10.15302/J-SSCAE-2022.04.017

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Development Strategy of Quantum-Based Deep Geophysical Exploration Technology and Equipment

Jun Lin¹^,² ,
Yanju Ji¹^,² ,
Jing Zhao¹^,² ,
Xunqian Tong¹^,² ,
Xiaofeng Yi¹^,²

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Quantum-based sensing and measurement technology is a disruptive technology that can realize fine detection of the gravity and magnetic fields in deep Earth, and it has become a key development direction for geophysical exploration equipment worldwide. This study focuses on the frontier technologies for the quantum-based high-precision measurement of Earth's gravity and magnetic fields, summarizes the development status of quantum-based geophysical exploration equipment, and analyzes demand for the superconducting quantum-based electromagnetic detection system, magnetic vector gradient detection system, superconducting gravity detection system, and cold-atom absolute-gravity exploration system during deep resource exploration. Moreover, the international trend of quantum-based high-precision measurement technology as well as the development opportunities and challenges in this field are analyzed. To improve the core technology research, complete localization, and exploration application of quantum-based geophysical exploration equipment in China, we propose the development goals, technical system, key tasks, and strategic planning for a new generation of quantum-based high-precision deep geophysical exploration equipment. This aims to achieve breakthroughs in superconducting quantum chips and high-sensitivity sensors, establish a collaboration model for the independent development of China's quantum-based geophysical exploration equipment, promote the high-quality development of deep exploration equipment, and provide strategic support for solving major problems associated with deep mineral resource exploration and revealing of Earth's deep structure.

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mineral resources / deep detection / quantum-based high-precision measurement / superconducting quantum-based electromagnetic detection / superconducting gravity detection / cold-atom absolute-gravity detection

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Jun Lin, Yanju Ji, Jing Zhao, Xunqian Tong, Xiaofeng Yi. Development Strategy of Quantum-Based Deep Geophysical Exploration Technology and Equipment. Strategic Study of CAE, 2022, 24(4): 156‒166 https://doi.org/10.15302/J-SSCAE-2022.04.017

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Funding

Funding project: Chinese Academy of Engineering project “Strategic Research on the Innovative Development of Deep-Earth Exploration Technology and Equipment”(2021-XY-27)