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Nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond act as nanoscale sensors for magnetic fields. This review covers recent advances in NV magnetometry for high-sensitivity imaging and detection across various scientific fields.

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Area of Science:

  • Quantum sensing
  • Materials science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond possess isolated electronic spin systems.
  • These NV centers exhibit atomic-size dimensions and long spin-coherence times.
  • These properties enable nanoscale sensing of weak magnetic fields.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent progress in high-sensitivity nanoscale NV magnetometry.
  • To provide an overview of key results in NV magnetometry.
  • To highlight future development perspectives in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the physical principles of NV centers for magnetic field detection.
  • Exploring applications in nano magnetism, mesoscopic physics, and life sciences.
  • Leveraging atomic-size defects and long spin-coherence times for sensing.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated nanometric resolution magnetic imaging.
  • Achieved magnetic field detection in the nanotesla range.
  • Showcased diverse applications of NV magnetometers.

Conclusions:

  • NV magnetometry is a rapidly advancing field with significant potential.
  • NV centers offer unique capabilities for nanoscale magnetic field sensing.
  • Future developments promise even greater sensitivity and broader applications.