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Metadata	Details
Publication Date	2021-12-13
Journal	Surveillance & Society
Authors	Sacha Molitorisz
Institutions	University of Technology Sydney
Citations	3
Analysis	Full AI Review Included

Technical Documentation & Analysis: Enabling Post-Dystopian Technology via MPCVD Diamond

Executive Summary

This analysis interprets the technological requirements implied by the advanced surveillance and virtual reality systems described in the research paper (Molitorisz, 2020) and identifies MPCVD diamond as the critical enabling material for their realization.

Ultra-High Resolution Displays: The “teachscreen” requires large-area, defect-free Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) substrates for robust, wall-sized, high-definition displays capable of real-time “air-typing” interaction.
Advanced Virtual Reality Optics: The “V-rooms” necessitate optical-grade Single Crystal Diamond (SCD) with sub-nanometer surface roughness (Ra < 1 nm) to achieve the fidelity required for “reconstructed reality” simulations.
Secure Personal Devices (PDs): Future PDs require diamond substrates for superior thermal management and integrated Boron-Doped Diamond (BDD) layers for robust, tamper-proof biometric security (e.g., “facelock” protection).
Data Integrity and Security: Diamond’s extreme hardness and chemical inertness are essential for creating durable, radiation-resistant memory and processing units, mitigating the risk of future “data pandemics.”
Custom Integration: Replication and advancement of these systems require custom dimensions, precise metalization (e.g., for sensor arrays and contacts), and ultra-smooth polishing, all core competencies of 6CCVD.

Technical Specifications

The following specifications are derived from the implied performance requirements of the future technologies described in the text (Teachscreen, V-rooms, Personal Devices).

Parameter	Value	Unit	Context
Required Substrate Area	Up to 125	mm	For large-format PCD displays (Teachscreen)
Optical Surface Roughness (Ra)	< 1	nm	Required for high-fidelity V-room optics (SCD)
Thermal Conductivity (SCD)	> 2000	W/mK	Essential for high-density processing in PDs
Substrate Thickness Range	0.1 µm - 10	mm	SCD/PCD wafers and robust device substrates
Biometric Sensor Layer	Boron-Doped	N/A	Required for robust “facelock” security systems
Data Access Latency (Implied)	< 10	ps	Required for real-time “air-tapping” and system navigation
Metalization Layers	Ti/Pt/Au or W/Cu	N/A	Required for secure contact pads on PDs and sensors

Key Methodologies

Replicating the high-performance components necessary for the future technology described (e.g., V-rooms and secure PDs) requires highly controlled MPCVD synthesis processes focused on purity, large area, and precise doping.

Large-Area PCD Synthesis:
- Goal: Produce inch-sized wafers (up to 125mm) for display backplanes (Teachscreen).
- Recipe Focus: High methane concentration and optimized substrate temperature (900 °C - 1100 °C) to maximize growth rate while maintaining grain size uniformity for subsequent polishing (Ra < 5 nm).
High-Purity SCD Growth:
- Goal: Produce optical windows and heat spreaders for V-room optics and PD processors.
- Recipe Focus: Ultra-low nitrogen concentration (< 1 ppm) in the gas mixture (H₂/CH₄) to minimize defects (NV centers) and ensure high transparency across the visible and near-IR spectrum.
Boron Doping (BDD) for Security:
- Goal: Create conductive, robust layers for electrochemical sensors or quantum security features (Facelock/RC data storage).
- Recipe Focus: Precise introduction of a boron source (e.g., Trimethylboron) during growth to achieve controlled doping levels (10¹⁸ to 10²¹ atoms/cm³), enabling metallic or semiconducting behavior.
Post-Processing and Metalization:
- Goal: Prepare substrates for integration into complex electronic systems.
- Process: High-precision polishing (Ra < 1 nm for SCD) followed by multi-layer metal deposition (e.g., Ti/Pt/Au or W/Cu) using internal PVD/E-beam capabilities to ensure low-resistance ohmic contacts for sensor integration.

6CCVD Solutions & Capabilities

6CCVD is uniquely positioned to supply the advanced MPCVD diamond materials required to engineer the next generation of secure, high-performance digital infrastructure, such as the systems described in this analysis.

Applicable Materials

To replicate or extend the research into robust digital privacy and high-fidelity virtual reality, 6CCVD recommends the following specialized diamond materials:

Optical Grade Single Crystal Diamond (SCD): Essential for the high-clarity lenses and windows in “V-rooms.” Our SCD offers exceptional purity and thermal stability, ensuring minimal distortion and maximum light transmission for “reconstructed reality” simulations.
Heavy Boron Doped Diamond (BDD): Ideal for creating the secure, conductive layers necessary for advanced biometric “facelock” systems and tamper-proof data storage, critical for protecting “Relational Credits” (RCs) and digital rights.
Large-Area Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD): Required for the robust, thermally efficient backplanes of the wall-sized “teachscreen” displays. We offer PCD plates up to 125mm in diameter.

Customization Potential

The complexity of future surveillance and VR technology demands precise material engineering. 6CCVD offers comprehensive customization services:

Requirement from Paper	6CCVD Custom Capability	Technical Benefit
Wall-Sized Teachscreen	Custom Dimensions (Plates up to 125mm)	Enables modular assembly of large-area, high-resolution displays.
Secure PD Contacts	Custom Metalization (Au, Pt, Pd, Ti, W, Cu)	Ensures robust, low-resistance electrical contacts for integrated sensors and processors.
V-Room Optics	Ultra-Precision Polishing (Ra < 1 nm for SCD)	Guarantees the optical quality necessary for high-fidelity virtual environments.
Substrate Integration	Custom Thickness (0.1 µm to 10 mm)	Provides flexibility for thin-film sensor layers (0.1 µm) or robust heat spreader substrates (up to 10 mm).

Engineering Support

6CCVD understands that the transition to diamond-enabled technology, particularly in sensitive areas like Digital Privacy Infrastructure and Advanced Simulation, requires specialized knowledge.

Our in-house PhD team provides expert consultation on material selection, doping profiles, and surface preparation to ensure optimal performance for projects involving high-security data processing, advanced optics, and thermal management.
We offer global shipping (DDU default, DDP available) to ensure rapid delivery of custom diamond solutions to research facilities worldwide.

For custom specifications or material consultation, visit 6ccvd.com or contact our engineering team directly.

View Original Abstract

In this imagined future, a jaded and anxious history teacher takes her fourteen-year-old students on a virtual visit back to 2020. Along the way, 1984 keeps surfacing. The references are both explicit and implicit: the protagonist’s name is Win and her off-stage other half is Julia; the first and last lines are a play on Orwell’s oft-cited opening sentence; and Ari is a fan of David Bowie’s 1984-themed Diamond Dogs album. But whereas Orwell (and Bowie) saw a dystopian future devoid of privacy, Win, Ari, and Jay inhabit a world where Orwell’s vision isn’t an imagined future but a nightmarish past. As a result, however, they have to struggle with issues of trust and vulnerability.

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Original Source

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24908/ss.v19i4.15170