Optical Control of Electron Spins in Diamond

Optical Control of Electron Spins in Diamond

By choosing the right system and using the right techniques, it is possible to achieve reliable control of an individual quantum system in a solid. Certain atom-like solid-state systems are especially suited for this goal. The electron spin of the diamond nitrogen-vacancy (NV) impurity center is a leader among such systems and has featured in a great deal of recent experimental work in the context of various quantum technologies. By extending optical control for the NV center we increase the utility of this system, opening it up to fresh applications in quantum optics. Doing quantum control with a solid-state spin comes with its own challenges. In particular it can be difficult to simultaneously isolate single systems, both for control and from environment-induced decoherence, while also coupling multiple systems together in a controlled way.

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