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Quantum Zeno and Zeno-like effects in nitrogen vacancy centers
Jing Qiu1, Yang-Yang Wang1, Zhang-Qi Yin2
1Department of Physics, Applied Optics Beijing Area Major Laboratory, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China.
We propose controlling a nearby carbon-13 nuclear spin using a nitrogen vacancy electron spin to achieve the quantum Zeno effect (QZE) and quantum Zeno-like effect (QZLE). Our calculations confirm these effects are feasible under experimental conditions.
Area of Science:
- Quantum physics
- Quantum information science
- Solid-state physics
Background:
- The quantum Zeno effect (QZE) describes how frequent measurements can inhibit a quantum system's evolution.
- Nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond are promising solid-state platforms for quantum control and sensing.
- Controlling nuclear spins via electron spins offers a pathway to enhanced quantum information processing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a method for realizing the quantum Zeno effect (QZE) and quantum Zeno-like effect (QZLE) in a proximal carbon-13 nuclear spin.
- To investigate the feasibility of controlling a (13)C nuclear spin using the electron spin of a nearby nitrogen vacancy (NV) center.
- To explore the practical experimental conditions for observing QZE and QZLE in this system.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical proposal based on quantum control principles.
- Utilizing the interaction between a nitrogen vacancy (NV) electron spin and a proximal carbon-13 ((13)C) nuclear spin.
- Simulating the system's dynamics under microwave pulse sequences to induce spin state transitions.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated the theoretical possibility of achieving both QZE and QZLE in a (13)C nuclear spin coupled to an NV center.
- Calculations show that these effects are observable under realistic experimental conditions.
- The control mechanism relies on manipulating the NV electron spin state via microwave pulses.
Conclusions:
- The proposed scheme provides a viable method for realizing QZE and QZLE in a solid-state system.
- This work highlights the potential of NV centers for precise quantum control of nearby nuclear spins.
- The findings could advance quantum sensing and quantum information processing applications.
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