Open Access
American Research Journal of Mechanical and Automation Engineering
ISSN (Online):
DOI: 10.46568/arjmae
Applying Quantum Interference in UAVs to Provide Smart Geophysical Mineral Exploration and Exploitation
Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering,
Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology
Saint Louis University
Abstract
Due to high metal and petroleum prices and increased difficulties in finding shallower deposits, the
exploration for and exploitation of mineral resources is expected to move to greater depths. Consequently,
seismic methods will become a more important tool to help unravel structures hosting mineral deposits at great
depth for mine planning and exploration. These methods also can be used with varying degrees of success to
directly target mineral deposits at depth.
Quantum interference is a principle of quantum mechanics that deals with analyzing particle-wave nature subatomic particles, especially concepts like photon interference and duality of light. This theoretical concept has
aided in practically determining solutions for materials of superconductivity, “they have simulated a working
molecular thermoelectric material capable of turning heat into electricity”.4
Furthermore, quantum mechanics
provides highly precise efficiency and accuracy in measuring and analyzing techniques.
Designing the Unmanned Airborne Vehicle (UAVs) equipped with the applications of quantum interference can
help us achieve precise data and measurements for navigation and seismic studies. Currently, seismic ships are
into practical usage for gathering data, which are then transferred from the collection unit to the processing center
and gets manipulated into 3D designs for detailed analysis. However, a quantum UAV can posses a capability to
gather data more precisely and at a relatively higher precision rate in comparison to seismic ships. Quantum
computing in an UAV will enable real time processing of seismic and navigational data into 3D models for
analysis.
