Imaging dark charge emitters in diamond via carrier-to-photon conversion
Artur Lozovoi, György Vizkelethy, Edward S. Bielejec, Carlos A. Meriles
Abstract
leads to a fluorescence change. This “charge-to-photon” conversion scheme allows us to image other individual point defects surrounding the probe NV, including nonfluorescent “single-charge emitters” that would otherwise remain unnoticed. Given the ubiquity of color center photochromism, this strategy may likely find extensions to material systems other than diamond.
Topics & Concepts
DiamondPhotonSemiconductorCharge carrierCrystallographic defectOptoelectronicsMaterials scienceVacancy defectCharge (physics)PhysicsOpticsCondensed matter physicsQuantum mechanicsComposite materialDiamond and Carbon-based Materials ResearchElectronic and Structural Properties of OxidesAnalytical Chemistry and Sensors