From Quantum Measurement to Quantum Wireless Sensing: Current States and Future Opportunities

In recent years, wireless sensing has garnered increasing attention from both industry and academia. Despite its promise, it still faces several fundamental challenges that are difficult to overcome, including hardware thermal noise limitation, antenna size constraint, and limited frequency band resources. At the same time, rapid advancements in quantum technology are driving continuous innovations. By thoroughly understanding the principles of both wireless sensing and quantum physics, we propose a novel paradigm: quantum wireless sensing. Although quantum wireless sensing originates from quantum measurement, its focus has shifted toward practical wireless sensing tasks. This evolution calls for a reassessment of parameter estimation, grounded in the fundamental principles of quantum physics. We believe the unique advantages of quantum receivers — specifically, their high sensitivity and wide frequency range — can unlock powerful quantum sensing capabilities across various domains, including terrestrial, aerospace, and maritime applications. This article articulates our vision for this emerging field, highlighting recent advancements in quantum wireless sensing and exploring promising directions for future research.