QTNM

The Quantum Technologies for Neutrino Mass (QTNM) project is one of seven flagship initiatives funded in the first wave of the UK’s Quantum Technologies for Fundamental Physics (QTFP) programme. It aims to harness cutting-edge quantum sensing and precision measurement techniques to address one of the most fundamental open questions in physics — determining the absolute mass of the neutrino. By developing novel experimental approaches capable of detecting the smallest signals, QTNM seeks to push the limits of precision measurement and open new avenues for exploring physics within and beyond the Standard Model.

Within QTNM, the UCL High Energy Physics Group leads the development of simulation and reconstruction software, triggering and data acquisition (DAQ) systems, and experimental efforts to detect Cyclotron Radiation Emission Spectroscopy (CRES) signals. These activities are carried out in close collaboration with colleagues in the Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Positron Physics (AMOPP) group at UCL and experts in quantum sensor technology across several national and international institutions, combining strengths in particle detection, quantum measurement, and data processing. The project also works in partnership with other international neutrino mass experiments, including Project 8 and PTOLEMY, to share techniques, tools, and scientific insights across the global community.

Strong links with theory and phenomenology, including Frank Deppisch of UCL and other theorists, ensure that experimental developments are closely connected to models of neutrino mass generation and new physics scenarios. Together, these efforts place UCL at the forefront of applying quantum technologies to one of the most profound and challenging questions in modern particle physics.

For more information, please contact Ruben Saakyan.