Quantum Sensing Democratized: $50 'Uncut Gem' Puts Diamond-Powered Tech in Hackers' Hands
Defcon's Quantum Village unveils a fully open-source quantum sensor costing as little as $50 to build, using synthetic diamonds with nitrogen-vacancy defects. This accessible hardware enables experimentation in medical imaging, GPS alternatives, and quantum computing, aiming to accelerate real-world quantum applications through community collaboration.