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SnV centers in photonic crystal cavities as a platform for quantum network nodes

Daniel Bedialauneta Rodriguez, Nina Codreanu, Tim Turan, Christopher Waas, Hans K. C. Beukers, Matteo Pasini, Leonardo G. C. Wienhoven, Julia M. Brevoord, Ronald Hanson

Published Jan 1, 2025• 0 citations
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Abstract

Diamond photonic crystal cavity parameters are measured at cryogenic temperatures. In-situ resonance frequency tuning through gas desorption allows us to probe the SnV-cavity system.
DOI
10.1364/quantum.2025.qm3a.5

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