Enhanced quantum properties of shallow diamond atomic defects through nitrogen surface termination
Rotem Malkinson, Mohan Kumar Kuntumalla, Arsène Chemin, Tristan Petit, A. Hoffman, Nir Bar‐Gill
Abstract
Novel surface termination technique based on nitrogen plasma, achieving significant improvement in NV properties. X-Ray characterization of the terminated surface suggests limited charge transfer between the NV centers and surface electronic states.
Topics & Concepts
DiamondMaterials scienceNitrogenCharacterization (materials science)Surface (topology)Charge (physics)PlasmaAtomic physicsNanotechnologyChemical physicsComposite materialChemistryOrganic chemistryMathematicsQuantum mechanicsGeometryPhysicsDiamond and Carbon-based Materials ResearchElectronic and Structural Properties of OxidesSemiconductor materials and devices