Analysis of undergraduate physics and quantum computing textbooks for concepts related to quantum sensing

As part of the second quantum revolution, quantum principles are driving advancements in quantum computing, communication, and sensing. While quantum computing has gained significant attention in education, quantum sensing remains largely overlooked. Quantum sensing is challenging from an educational perspective because the applications span many fields and require a diverse set of core concepts. In order to find ways of integrating sensing into existing quantum-related curricula, we performed an analysis of six of the most commonly used textbooks in modern physics, quantum mechanics, and quantum information science. We developed a list of keywords related to quantum sensing (e.g., interference, imaging, and entanglement) and systematically identified relevant excerpts from each book. We then developed an analytic rubric to evaluate the context, conceptual depth, mathematical depth, and distribution of these discussions. Our analysis provides insight into how each textbook addresses topics related to sensing, how these topics vary across different subjects, and how commonly taught concepts connect to quantum sensing. This study will inform the development of quantum sensing modules that can be integrated into common quantum-related curricula.