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Coherence enhancement via a diamond-graphene hybrid for nanoscale quantum sensing

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Publication Date2025-03-08
JournalNational Science Review
AuthorsYucheng Hao, Zhiping Yang, Zeyu Li, Xi Kong, Wenna Tang
InstitutionsNanjing University, Zhejiang University
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ABSTRACT Quantum coherence serves as a crucial quantum resource for achieving high-sensitivity quantum sensing. Because of its long coherence time at room temperature, the nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center has emerged as a quantum sensor in various fields in recent years. While nanoscale quantum sensing at room temperature has been demonstrated for NV centers, noise on the diamond surface severely limits its further development at a higher sensitivity. Here, we utilize the hybridization between graphene and diamond surfaces to directly deplete surface unpaired electron spins, thereby achieving roughly two-fold enhancement in coherence. Through the combination of electron spin resonance spectra and first-principle calculations, we explain that this phenomenon arises from a significant reduction in electron spin density on the diamond surface due to interface electron orbital hybridization. Our research presents a new approach for solid-state quantum sensors to reach the desired sensitivity level and offers a new pathway for future studies on material interfaces.

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