Quantum Magnetometry Challenge

Description The Quantum Magnetometry Challenge is an online individual analytical competition based on simulated quantum-magnetometer data. Participants will analyze extremely weak magnetic-field variations, identify meaningful patterns in the measurements, and determine the likely source or signature associated with the observed variation. Participants must process the provided data, apply suitable analytical techniques, and submit the required results along with supporting analysis, code, plots or parameter estimates as specified by the organizers. Submissions will be evaluated using the published criteria. Qualifying participants may be shortlisted for the offline phase based on the announced selection threshold and verification process. Duration Total Duration: 90–120 minutes Rules & Guidelines 1. Eligibility Participation is individual. Participants must satisfy the eligibility requirements specified in the official event announcement. Participants must provide accurate registration information. Participants must meet any additional requirements specified for consideration for the offline phase. 2. Competition Format Participants will receive a simulated quantum-magnetometer dataset and an associated problem statement. The objective is to detect weak magnetic-field variations and determine the likely source or signature of the observed variation. Participants must submit their analysis and required outputs through the designated platform. The competition is conducted online. 3. Dataset Usage Participants must use the dataset and data sources provided or explicitly permitted by the organizers. Hidden test data or evaluation information must not be accessed. Participants must not manipulate the evaluation dataset. External datasets may only be used when explicitly permitted by the competition rules. 4. Analysis Requirements Participants may perform appropriate analytical operations such as: Data preprocessing Signal analysis Noise reduction Feature extraction Statistical analysis Pattern detection Magnetic-field variation detection Source/signature identification Model-based analysis The exact permitted methods and resources will be specified by the organizers. 5. Submission Requirements Participants may be required to submit: Final result/source identification Numerical measurements or parameter estimates Analysis code Relevant plots/visualizations Methodology or technical explanation Any additional files specified by the organizers All submissions must follow the required format. 6. Evaluation & Scoring Submissions may be evaluated based on: Accuracy of weak-signal detection Accuracy of source/signature identification Quality of analytical methodology Robustness of the solution Reproducibility Required numerical/performance metrics The exact evaluation metric and scoring weights must be published before submissions begin. 7. External Resources & AI Tools The use of external datasets, software, online resources and AI-assisted tools will follow the official competition policy. Participants must comply with any restrictions or disclosure requirements. 8. Originality Participants must independently develop their analysis unless collaboration is explicitly permitted. Copying another participant's code, analysis or results is prohibited. Similarity or integrity checks may be performed. Violations may result in disqualification. 9. Technical Verification Qualifying or unusual submissions may be reviewed to verify: Correctness of results Reproducibility Dataset compliance Analytical methodology Use of permitted resources Absence of hidden-data leakage Participants may be asked to provide supporting evidence where required. 10. Offline-Phase Selection Participants will be considered for the offline phase according to the published qualification threshold, advancement criteria and available slots. Eligibility and technical verification will be completed before the shortlist is confirmed. Tie-break rules will be applied according to the published competition rules. 11. Disqualification A participant may be disqualified for: Ineligible participation Unauthorized access to hidden data Data leakage Manipulation of evaluation data Use of prohibited resources Copying another participant's work Unauthorized collaboration False or misleading results Submission after the deadline Violation of the published competition rules 12. Final Results The online results and offline-phase shortlist will be confirmed after the required evaluation and verification process.