arXiv:1504.05990

Quantum optics with nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond

Yiwen Chu, Mikhail D. Lukin

Published Apr 22, 2015• 16 citations

Abstract

We review the electronic level structure of the nitrogen-vacancy in diamond and some common experimental techniques to study its optical properties at low temperatures. We then summarize several recent experiments and advances in using nitrogen-vacancy centers for quantum optics.

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.1504.05990

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