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Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics

Super-Resolution Localization and Readout of Individual Solid State Qubits

Eric A. Bersin, Michael E. Walsh, Sara Mouradian, Matthew E. Trusheim, Tim Schröder, Dirk Englund

Published Jan 1, 2018• 1 citation
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Abstract

We demonstrate super-resolution imaging and readout of solid state defect centers. Multiple nitrogen vacancy centers within 130 nm are resolved. Simultaneous control sequences are performed to demonstrate protection of nearby NV states during readout.
DOI
10.1364/cleo_qels.2018.ff1b.3

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