NV-Magnetometry
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A prime example of a solid-state quantum sensor that allows measurements across a broad range of temperature (for example, both cryogenic and room temperature), is nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond. NV-center is an atomic-scale defect within the diamond lattice, which exhibits very characteristic spin-dependent fluorescence that can be used for quantum sensing experiments.
Using atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques to position the sensor for magnetic resonance imaging measurements with subatomic precision with respect to the atoms or molecules of interest, highest spatial imaging resolution can be achieved. In combination with the inherent high energy resolution of Electron Spin Resonance and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy and imaging, fundamental properties and spin interactions of atoms and molecules can be investigated on the sub-Å and sub-neV scale.
NV magnetometry is applied to image single (bio)molecules at ultimate spatial resolution and to develop scalable quantum technologies for quantum information processing. Work done in collaboration with the Fellow Group of Prof. Wrachtrup .
Experimental setup
NV-magnetometry confocal setup
Scanning NV-magnetometry setup
Team
Current members
Former members
Dr. Domenico Paone
Jeffrey Neethi Neethirajan
Peter Lendway
Funding
News
We are a very young group and we are looking forward to welcome new PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Interested candidates should directly write to Dr. Aparajita Singha
