Electronic and optical properties of NV center in diamond for sensing applications: First principles density functional theory and experimental approach

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Abstract

The nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center in a nanodiamond (ND) crystal is one of the best candidate materials for quantum sensing and metrology applications at elevated environmental conditions. The NV center can be used to achieve an unprecedented level of sensitivity for sensing applications at high temperatures and pressures. The NV center is also proven to be useful for magnetic field sensing. Furthermore, it can be used for applications in the sensing of valuable minerals such as rare earth elements (REEs) from the crude and waste subsurface materials. This work presents computational and experimental studies on electronic and optical properties of bulk diamond with N and NV defects. ND in MOF/polymer materials will be experimentally encapsulated. The transverse spin relaxation time of the NV center will be measured in bare and encapsulated ND. Different doping elements will be introduced on the surfaces and present surface electronic properties to study the surfaces with shallow NV center for quantum sensing applications.

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Presenters

  • Hari P Paudel

    • National Energy Technology Laboratory

Authors

  • Yuhua Duan

    • Natl Energy Technology Lab

  • Hari P Paudel

    • National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • Scott E Crawford

    • National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • Gary Lander

    • National Energy Technology Laboratory