Nikunjkumar Prajapati

National Institute of Standards and Technology

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About

Nikunjkumar Prajapati is a pioneering researcher in quantum sensing and atomic physics, with a primary focus on Rydberg atom-based radio-frequency (RF) detection. His work has fundamentally advanced the field of subwavelength RF imaging, overcoming the traditional limitations of conventional antenna systems. Prajapati’s most notable contribution is the development of a novel method for determining the angle of arrival of RF fields using amplitude-only measurements of standing waves in a Rydberg atom sensor. This breakthrough enables ultra-wideband, omni-directional detection of time-varying fields in a compact, chip-scale form factor—a feat previously unattainable with standard technologies. His 2025 paper on this topic, which has already garnered 3 citations, demonstrates the immediate impact of his research on the scientific community. By addressing the critical challenge of direction-finding without phase information, Prajapati’s work paves the way for next-generation RF sensors with applications in communications, radar, and spectrum monitoring. His innovative approach to quantum sensing continues to inspire new directions in atomic-scale metrology and electromagnetic field detection.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Determining angle of arrival of radio-frequency fields using subwavelength, amplitude-only measurements of standing waves in a Rydberg atom sensor
3 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: National Institute of Standards and Technology

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