Decoherence of Near-Surface Nitrogen-Vacancy Centers Due to Electric Field Noise

作者:Kim M*; Mamin H J; Sherwood M H; Ohno K; Awschalom D D; Rugar D
来源:Physical Review Letters, 2015, 115(8): 087602.
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevLett.115.087602

摘要

We show that electric field noise from surface charge fluctuations can be a significant source of spin decoherence for near-surface nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond. This conclusion is based on the increase in spin coherence observed when the diamond surface is covered with high-dielectric-constant liquids, such as glycerol. Double-resonance experiments show that improved coherence occurs even though the coupling to nearby electron spins is unchanged when the liquid is applied. Multipulse spin-echo experiments reveal the effect of glycerol on the spectrum of NV frequency noise.

  • 出版日期2015-8-21