Quantum concepts hold the potential to enable significant advances in sensing and imaging technologies that could be vital to the study of biological systems. The workshop Quantum Science Concepts in Enhancing Sensing and Imaging Technologies: Applications for Biology, held online March 8-10, 2021, was organized to examine the research and development needs to advance biological applications of quantum technology. Hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the event brought together experts working on state-of-the-art, quantum-enabled technologies and scientists who are interested in applying these technologies to biological systems. Through talks, panels, and discussions, the workshop facilitated a better understanding of the current and future biological applications of quantum-enabled technologies in fields such as microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, plant science, mycology, and many others. This publication summarizes the presentation and discussion of the workshop.

"Quantum Sensing and Imaging: A Beginner's Guide to Sensing and Imaging" is an illuminating exploration into the fascinating world of quantum technology and its applications in sensing and imaging. Authored by leading experts in the field, this book is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the principles, techniques, and advancements in quantum sensing and imaging for readers at all levels of expertise. The book begins by laying a solid foundation in quantum mechanics, offering clear explanations of fundamental concepts such as superposition, entanglement, and quantum states. Through accessible language and illustrative examples, readers are guided through the intriguing realm where classical physics meets quantum phenomena, setting the stage for understanding quantum sensing and imaging principles. As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to a diverse range of quantum sensing and imaging techniques, including but not limited to: Quantum-enhanced metrology: Explore how quantum principles can revolutionize measurement accuracy and precision, leading to advancements in fields like atomic clocks, gravitational wave detection, and magnetic field sensing. Quantum imaging: Delve into the world of quantum-enhanced imaging techniques such as quantum radar, quantum-enhanced microscopy, and quantum-enhanced sensing of biological systems. Understand how quantum coherence and entanglement can be harnessed to achieve imaging resolutions beyond classical limits. Quantum sensors: Discover cutting-edge quantum sensor technologies that leverage quantum properties for ultrasensitive detection of physical quantities such as electromagnetic fields, temperature, pressure, and more. Learn about the potential applications of these sensors in fields ranging from healthcare to environmental monitoring. Throughout the book, complex concepts are elucidated using intuitive analogies, diagrams, and practical examples, making it accessible to readers with varied backgrounds in physics, engineering, or related disciplines. Each chapter includes exercises and discussion questions to reinforce learning and encourage critical thinking. "Quantum Sensing and Imaging" not only serves as an essential primer for those new to the field but also offers valuable insights and updates for seasoned researchers and practitioners. By demystifying quantum technologies and showcasing their real-world implications, this book inspires readers to envision and contribute to the future of quantum sensing and imaging applications.

This book explains transparency in biology with emphasis on bending and absorption, which together are the essence of transparency. The reader is provided with an understanding of why the interior of the body can be made to appear transparent through the application of elementary physics. Based on the principle of transparency, emerging imaging techniques using near-infrared light to view the body transparently are explained with examples such as cancer detection and temperature imaging of deep tissues. This book is useful to many researchers, including biologists, physicists, chemists, materials scientists, and device engineers as well as developers—all who seek a deep understanding of transparency in bioimaging.

In Quantum Dots: Applications in Biology, Second Edition, expert researchers in the field detail consolidated approaches as well as new trends in the field. Organized into five parts, the first part comprises an introduction on Quantum Dots (QDs) as fluorescent probes in Life Sciences. While the second section covers important features about QDs ́ preparative processes and characterizations for their successful application as fluorophores. The third part presents main aspects related to QDs methods applied to live cells and tissues. The fourth section focuses on QDs experiments in small animals and the fifth part demonstrates the versatility of QDs in a set of FRET applications. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Thorough and intuitive, In Quantum Dots: Applications in Biology, Second Edition aids scientists in continuing to study QDs by providing information about methods and protocols helping to expand their research.

Quantum dots (QDs) are of prevalent scientific and technological consideration because of their tunable size and thus frequency change (band-gap energy) in the NIR optical region. QDs have exceptional properties such as optical, physiochemical, electrical, and capacity to be bound to biomolecules. These selective size-dependent attributes of QDs assist them with having versatile applications in optoelectronic and biomedical fields. Their capacity to emit light at various frequencies because of an outer stimulus makes quantum dots perfect for use in imaging, diagnostics, tests for individual particles, and medication transportation frameworks. Ongoing advances in quantum dot design incorporate the potential for these nanocrystals to become therapeutic agents to restore numerous disease conditions themselves via bioconjugation with antibodies or medications. In this chapter, a few advances in the field of biomedical applications, such as bio-sensing, bio-imaging, drug loading capacity, targeted drug delivery, anti-stacking limit hostile to bacterial activity, photo-thermal treatment, photodynamic treatment, and optical properties for biomedical applications are presented, further to a short conversation on difficulties; for example, the biodistribution and harmful toxic effects of quantum dots is also discussed.