Sensitivity optimization for NV-diamond magnetometry
Harvard University · Center for Astrophysics Harvard & Smithsonian · +1 more institution
Abstract
Nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond carry spin degrees of freedom that enable their use for sensing of weak magnetic fields with high spatial resolution and under ambient conditions . This article reviews measurement technologies and identifies the physical mechanisms that limit the sensitivity with a focus on NV ensembles. Present-day NV sensors are far from theoretical limits imposed by quantum mechanics, and strategies are suggested for improvement of methods and materials.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 44.72
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 546
Authors
7- JFJohn F. BarryCorresponding
Harvard University, Center for Astrophysics Harvard & Smithsonian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- JMJennifer M. Schloss
Harvard University, Center for Astrophysics Harvard & Smithsonian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- EBErik Bauch
Harvard University, Center for Astrophysics Harvard & Smithsonian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- MTMatthew Turner
Harvard University, Center for Astrophysics Harvard & Smithsonian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- CHConnor Hart
Harvard University, Center for Astrophysics Harvard & Smithsonian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Topics & keywords
- Diamond
- Physics
- Sensitivity (control systems)
- Magnetometer
- Quantum sensor
- Spin (aerodynamics)
- Dephasing
- Broadband
Funding
- NSNational Science FoundationAwards: PHY-1504610, 1122374, 1647504, ECCS-1408075, 1504610, EAR-1647504
- LMLockheed MartinAward: A32198
- HFHertz Foundation
- DADefense Advanced Research Projects AgencyAward: HR0011-11-C-0073
- ARAdvanced Research Projects Agency
- DODivision of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
- AFAir Force Office of Scientific ResearchAwards: FA9550-17, FA9550-, FA9550-17-1-0371, FA9550-17-1, FA9550
- ARArmy Research OfficeAwards: W911NF-15-1-, W911NF, W911NF-15-1-0548
- ARArmy Research LaboratoryAwards: W911NF-15-1-0548, W911NF