Little bits of diamond - Optically detected magnetic resonance of nitrogen-vacancy centers
At a Glance
Section titled āAt a Glanceā| Metadata | Details |
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| Publication Date | 2018-02-20 |
| Journal | American Journal of Physics |
| Authors | Haimei Zhang, Carina Belvin, Wanyi Li, Jennifer Wang, Julia Wainwright |
| Institutions | Wellesley College |
| Citations | 26 |
Abstract
Section titled āAbstractāWe give instructions for the construction and operation of a simple apparatus for performing optically detected magnetic resonance measurements on diamond samples containing high concentrations of nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers. Each NV center has a spin degree of freedom that can be manipulated and monitored by a combination of visible and microwave radiation. We observe Zeeman shifts in the presence of small external magnetic fields and describe a simple method to optically measure magnetic field strengths with a spatial resolution of several microns. The activities described are suitable for use in an advanced undergraduate lab course, powerfully connecting core quantum concepts to cutting edge applications. An even simpler setup, appropriate for use in more introductory settings, is also presented.
Tech Support
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