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International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics

Diamond Photonic Crystal for Compact, Highly Sensitive, and Low-Power NV Magnetometers

Yves Christian Nonguierma, Alexandre Guilbault, Alexis Roy, Dominic Lepage, Dominique Drouin

Published Aug 1, 2026• 0 citations
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10.1109/omn70392.2026.11646739

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