Molecular dynamics simulation study of nitrogen vacancy color centers prepared by carbon ion implantation into diamond

Nitrogen vacancy(NV)color centers in diamond have useful applications in quantum sensing andfluorescent marking.They can be gen-erated experimentally by ion implantation,femtosecond lasers,and chemical vapor deposition.However,there is a lack of studies of the yield of NV color centers at the atomic scale.In the molecular dynamics simulations described in this paper,NV color centers are pre-pared by ion implantation in diamond with pre-doped nitrogen and subsequent annealing.The differences between the yields of NV color centers produced by implantation of carbon(C)and nitrogen(N)ions,respectively,are investigated.It is found that C-ion implantation gives a greater yield of NV color centers and superior location accuracy.The effects of different pre-doping concentrations(400–1500 ppm)and implantation energies(1.0–3.0 keV)on the NV color center yield are analyzed,and it is shown that a pre-doping concentra-tion of 1000 ppm with 2 keV C-ion implantation can produce a 13%yield of NV color centers after 1600 K annealing for 7.4 ns.Finally,a brief comparison of the NV color center identification methods is presented,and it is found that the error rate of an analysis utiliz-ing the identify diamond structure coordination analysis method is reduced by about 7%compared with conventional identification+methods.

Preparing highly entangled states of nanodiamond rotation and NV center spin

A nanodiamond with an embedded nitrogen-vacancy(NV)center is one of the experimental systems that can be coherently manipulated within current technologies.Entanglement between NV center electron spin and mechanical rotation of the nanodiamond plays a fundamental role in building a quantum network connecting these microscopic and mesoscopic degrees of motions.Here we present a protocol to asymptotically prepare a highly entangled state of the total quantum angular momentum and electron spin by adiabatically boosting the external magnetic field.

Single-channel vector magnetic information detection method based on diamond NV color center

A method of detecting the single channel triaxial magnetic field information based on diamond nitrogen-vacancy(NV)color center is introduced.Firstly,the incident angle of the bias magnetic field which can achieve the equal frequency difference optically-detected magnetic resonance(ODMR)spectrum of diamond NV color center is calculated theoretically,and the triaxial magnetic information solution model is also constructed.Secondly,the microwave time-controlled circuit module is designed to generate equal timing and equal frequency difference microwave pulse signals in one channel.Combining with the optical detection magnetic resonance technology,the purpose of sequentially locking and detecting the four formant signals on one side of the diamond NV color center(m_(s)=-1 state signal)is achieved,and the vector magnetic field information detection is accomplished by combining the triaxial magnetic information solution model.The system can obtain magnetic field detection in a range of 0 mT-0.82 mT.The system's magnetic noise sensitivity is 14.2 nT/Hz^(1/2),and the deviation angle errors of magnetic field detectionθ_(x) andθ_(y) are 1.3° and 8.2° respectively.

A Laser-Diode-Pumped Nd:YAG Laser Q-Switched with a YAG Color Center Chip

A laser-diode-pumped Nd: YAG laser Q-switched Passively with a YAG colorcenter chip has been deveolped. The Q-switched pulse output has a duration of 25-70ns,an energy of about 7.9 μJ and a repetition frequency of 1.25-5.0kHz when the laser cavityparameters and pump power are changed. The Q-switched dynamics is analyzed with therate equation theorry. The theoretical and experimental results agree well.

快速响应的NV色心微波传感器实现及测量

高精度微波快速测量技术是电磁频谱分析监测的核心,微波测量技术为微波传感器的高精度测量提供了可能。通过建立NV色心空间磁场能级响应频率精密调谐模型,结合NV色心光学宽场成像技术,实现了高精度、响应快可调的微波测量。首先,通过连续光探测磁共振(ODMR)技术,结合宽场成像技术,通过像素级磁场强度-微波频率转化关系,实现宽场成像的微波测量;进而将连续扫频技术转变为施加定频进行检测,通过同步监测频点不同的响应特性,验证了测试结果的有效性。以上结果为高精度固态量子频谱分析仪、高瞬时带宽频谱微波传感器提供了重要技术基础。

Color center and radiation center in Lu_2SiO_5:Ce crystal

Radiation damage of Lu2SiO5：Ce （LSO：Ce） crystals was investigated through intense UV light. An absorption band at 435 nm was observed in the transmission spectrum of the damaged LSO：Ce crystal, similar to that of absorption band caused by gamma ray irradiation. GDMS analysis for LSO：Ce crystals revealed the existence of impurities, such as Yb in the crystals. The impurities might be responsible for the optical absorption of the color center and the radiation center.

Effect of radiation-induced color centers absorption in optical fibers on fiber optic gyroscope for space application

The effects of color centers＇ absorption on fibers and interferometric fiber optical gyroscopes（IFOGs） are studied in the paper. The irradiation induced attenuation（RIA） spectra of three types of polarization-maintaining fibers（PMFs）, i.e.,P-doped, Ge-doped, and pure silica, irradiated at 100 Gy and 1000 Gy are measured in a wavelength range from 1100 nm to1600 nm and decomposed according to the Gaussian model. The relationship of the color centers absorption intensity with radiation dose is investigated based on a power model. Furthermore, the effects of all color centers＇ absorption on RIA and mean wavelength shifts（MWS） at 1300 nm and 1550 nm are discussed respectively. Finally, the random walk coefficient（RWC） degradation induced from RIA and the scale factor error induced by MWS of the IFOG are simulated and tested at a wavelength of 1300 nm. This research will contribute to the applications of the fibers in radiation environments.

Dependence of nitrogen vacancy color centers on nitrogen concentration in synthetic diamond

Crystallization of diamond with different nitrogen concentrations was carried out with a FeNiCo-C system at pressure of 6.5 GPa.As the nitrogen concentration in diamond increased,the color of the synthesized diamond crystals changed from colorless to yellow and finally to atrovirens(a dark green).All the Raman peaks for the obtained crystals were located at about 1330 cm^(-1)and contained only the sp^(3)hybrid diamond phase.Based on Fourier transform infrared results,the nitrogen concentration of the colorless diamond was<1 ppm and absorption peaks corresponding to nitrogen impurities were not detected.However,the C-center nitrogen concentration of the atrovirens diamond reached 1030 ppm and the value of A-center nitrogen was approximately 180 ppm with a characteristic absorption peak at 1282 cm^(-1).Furthermore,neither the NV^(0)nor the NV^(-)optical color center existed in diamond crystal with nitrogen impurities of less than 1 ppm by photoluminescence measurement.However,Ni-related centers located at 695 nm and 793.6 nm were observed in colorless diamond.The NE8 color center at 793.6 nm has more potential for application than the common NV centers.NV^(0)and NV^(-)optical color centers coexist in diamond without any additives in the synthesis system.Importantly,only the NV^(-)color center was noticed in diamond with a higher nitrogen concentration,which maximized optimization of the NV^(-)/NV^(0)ratio in the diamond structure.This study has provided a new way to prepare diamond containing only NV^(-)optical color centers.

Current sensor based on diamond nitrogen-vacancy color center

High precision current measurement is very important for the calibration of various high-precision equipment and the measurement of other precision detection fields.A new current sensor based on diamond nitrogen-vacancy(NV)color center magnetic measurement method is proposed to realize the accurate measurement of current.This new current method can greatly improve the accuracy of current measurement.Experiments show that the linearity of the current sensor based on diamond NV color center can reach up to 33 ppm,which is superior to other current sensors and solves the problem of low linearity.When the range of input current is 5-40 A,the absolute error of the calculated current is less than 51μA,and the relative error is 2.42×10^(-6) at 40 A.Combined with the research content and results of the experiment,the application of the current sensor in the field of current precision measurement is prospected.

Experimental investigation of vector static magnetic field detection using an NV center with a single first-shell ^(13)C nuclear spin in diamond

We perform a proof-of-principle experiment that uses a single negatively charged nitrogen–vacancy（NV） color center with a nearest neighbor ^13C nuclear spin in diamond to detect the strength and direction（including both polar and azimuth angles） of a static vector magnetic field by optical detection magnetic resonance（ODMR） technique. With the known hyperfine coupling tensor between an NV center and a nearest neighbor ^13C nuclear spin, we show that the information of static vector magnetic field could be extracted by observing the pulsed continuous wave（CW） spectrum.

Magnetic sensitivity technology based on microwave modulation of solid state spin system NV center

In view of the low resolution and accuracy of traditional magnetometer,a method of microwave frequency modulation technology based on nitrogen-vacancy(NV)center in diamond for magnetic detection was proposed.The magnetometer studied can reduce the frequency noise of system and improve the magnetic sensitivity by microwave frequency modulation.Firstly,ESR spectra by sweeping the microwave frequency was obtained.Further,the microwave frequency modulated was gained through the mixed high-frequency sinusoidal modulation signal generated by signal generator.In addition,the frequency through the lock-in amplifier was locked,and the signal which was proportional to the first derivative of the spectrum was obtained.The experimental results show that the sensitivity of magnetic field detection can reach 17.628 nT/Hz based on microwave frequency modulation technology.The method realizes high resolution and sensitivity for magnetic field detection.

Magnetic field analysis in a diamond anvil cell for Meissner effect measurement by using the diamond NV^- center

Diamond negatively charged nitrogen-vacancy(NV-) centers provide an opportunity for the measurement of the Meissner effect on extremely small samples in a diamond anvil cell(DAC) due to their high sensitivity in detecting the tiny change of magnetic field. We report on the variation of magnetic field distribution in a DAC as a sample transforms from normal to superconducting state by using finite element analysis. The results show that the magnetic flux density has the largest change on the sidewall of the sample, where NV-centers can detect the strongest signal variation of the magnetic field. In addition, we study the effect of magnetic coil placement on the magnetic field variation. It is found that the optimal position for the coil to generate the greatest change in magnetic field strength is at the place as close to the sample as possible.

DLC膜对金刚石纳米柱NV色心发光收集强度的影响

金刚石氮空位(NV)色心发光收集强度的提高是实现单光子源技术的关键。本工作将锥状的类金刚石(DLC)梯度减反膜引入纳米柱色心单光子源中,旨在从色心的自发辐射速率与光子收集效率两方面提高NV色心的发光收集强度。采用时域有限差分(FDTD)法对带有DLC膜的金刚石纳米柱复合结构进行了光学仿真,探究了不同结构参数的DLC薄膜对金刚石纳米柱NV色心光子收集强度、出射效率及自发辐射速率的影响,并且通过优化得到了最大收集强度下的结构参数。仿真结果表明,引入DLC膜能够使金刚石纳米柱中NV色心获得更高的光子出射效率(≥1%),并且能够改变纳米柱内部电场分布,使色心自发辐射速率增加16.8%,最终使光子的总收集强度增加15.5%。

基于无微波金刚石NV色心测磁技术的电流测量应用

为了在特高压(UHV)环境下使用氮-空位(NV)色心量子测量技术,研究了金刚石主轴与磁场夹角对相应曲线及电流测量精度的影响。构建金刚石氮-空位七能级超精细结构模型,根据仿真结果得到不同磁场方向下最高灵敏度范围和最佳测量范围,从而确定探头的最佳放置角度。基于无微波金刚石氮-空位技术搭建了直流大电流测量实验平台,测试了100~5000A范围内荧光电压对电流的响应曲线。实验结果表明,该平台对5000A直流电流测量误差在0.25%以内。作为无源器件,无微波金刚石氮-空位色心测磁传感器全光纤信号传输具备良好耐压性能,同时可在室温下工作,并具有结构紧凑、灵敏度高、抗电磁干扰能力强等优势,适用于特高压环境下的直流电流测量,为传统电力行业检测提供了新的检测方法。

Non-destructive Testing Method for Crack Based on Diamond Nitrogen-vacancy Color Center

Magnetic field measurement plays an extremely important role in material science,electronic en-gineering,power system and even industrial fields.In particular,magnetic field measurement provides a safe and reliable tool for industrial non-destructive testing.The sensitivity of magnetic field measurement deter-mines the highest level of detection.The diamond nitrogen-vacancy(NV)color center is a new type of quan-tum sensor developed in recent years.The external magnetic field will cause Zeeman splitting of the ground state energy level of the diamond NV color center.Optical detection magnetic resonance(ODMR),using a mi-crowave source and a lock-in amplifier to detect the resonant frequency of the NV color center,and finally the change of the resonant frequency can accurately calculate the size of the external magnetic field and the sensi-tivity of the external magnetic field change.In the experiment,a diamond containing a high concentration of NV color centers is coupled with an optical fiber to realize the preparation of a magnetic field scanning probe.Then,the surface cracks of the magnetized iron plate weld are scanned,and the scanning results are drawn into a two-dimensional magnetic force distribution map,according to the magnetic field gradient change of the magnetic force distribution map,the position and size of the crack can be judged very accurately,which pro-vides a very effective diagnostic tool for industrial safety.

Estimation of vector static magnetic field by a nitrogen-vacancy center with a single first-shell ^(13)C nuclear(NV–^(13)C)spin in diamond

We suggest an experimental scheme that a single nitrogen-vacancy（NV） center coupled to a nearest neighbor ^13C nucleus as a sensor in diamond can be used to detect a static vector magnetic field. By means of optical detection magnetic resonance（ODMR） technique, both the strength and the direction of the vector field could be determined by relevant resonance frequencies of continuous wave（CW） and Ramsey spectrums. In addition, we give a method that determines the unique one of eight possible hyperfine tensors for an（NV–^13C） system. Finally, we propose an unambiguous method to exclude the symmetrical solution from eight possible vector fields, which correspond to nearly identical resonance frequencies due to their mirror symmetry about ^14N–Vacancy–^13 C（^14N–V–^13C） plane.

Single‑Photon Sources Based on Novel Color Centers in Silicon Carbide P–I–N Diodes: Combining Theory and Experiment

Point defects in the crystal lattice of SiC,known as color centers,have recently emerged as one of the most promising single-photon emitters for non-classical light sources.However,the search for the best color center that satisfies all the requirements of practical applications has only just begun.Many color centers in SiC have been recently discovered but not yet identified.Therefore,it is extremely challenging to understand their optoelectronic properties and evaluate their potential for use in practical single-photon sources.Here,we present a theoretical approach that explains the experiments on single-photon electroluminescence(SPEL)of novel color centers in SiC p-i-n diodes and gives the possibility to engineer highly efficient single-photon emitting diodes based on them.Moreover,we develop a novel method of determining the electron and hole capture cross sections by the color center from experimental measurements of the SPEL rate and second-order coherence.Unlike other methods,the developed approach uses the experimental results at the single defect level that can be easily obtained as soon as a single-color center is identified in the i-type region of the SiC p-i-n diode.

An Overview of NV Centers

This paper is a literature review on the operating theory of NV centers and its applications. Extensive material online had been reviewed to provide a comprehensive explanation of NV centers in this literature review.

近红外光调制下金刚石NV色心自旋动力学与电荷态转化研究

对金刚石氮-空位(nitrogen-vacancy,NV)色心电子自旋态进行光学操控的过程中,近红外光是一种重要手段,对色心自旋态和电荷态布居能产生显著影响,定量研究近红外光对NV色心自旋动力学的作用具有重要意义。文章用实验测量室温下532 nm激光连续激发单个NV色心产生的荧光时间曲线,并建立七能级模型进行数值模拟,得到各自旋能级间跃迁速率;在此基础上用1040 nm激光对色心荧光时间曲线进行调制,实验数据与数值模拟结果相吻合。研究结果表明,近红外光对金刚石NV色心自旋态的影响主要体现在对电荷态转化速率的提高上,使用功率为40 mW的1040 nm激光和532 nm激光一起照射,可以将电离速率和复合速率分别提升约15倍和30倍。

基于金刚石NV色心的电流传感技术及其标准化研究初探

为推进量子化电流传感技术的落地应用,探讨了基于金刚石NV色心的电流传感技术,初步研究了其标准化技术。首先,介绍了金刚石NV色心的结构和物理特性,分析了基于金刚石NV色心的光学特性及自旋量子相干性的电流传感测量原理,研究了磁噪声抑制、磁测量灵敏度提升和测量芯片小型化等实用化技术;然后,分析了基于金刚石NV色心的电流传感测量技术的技术优势和标准化需求,提出了标准体系建设建议,为基于金刚石NV色心的电流传感技术研究、设备研制及传感测量系统落地应用提供技术支撑。