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Area of Science:

  • Solid-state quantum systems
  • Quantum information science
  • Materials science and engineering

Background:

  • Atomic-scale spin defects in solids are crucial for quantum applications.
  • Precise positioning of these defects, often via ion implantation, is necessary.
  • Ion implantation causes lattice damage, negatively impacting spin performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of charge state on lattice defect formation during annealing of implanted defects.
  • To enhance spin coherence times and nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center formation yield in diamond.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized boron-doped diamond structures to create a space-charge layer for confining implantation defects.
  • Controlled the charge state of implantation-induced defects.
  • Employed thermal annealing and numerical calculations to analyze defect formation and dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Manipulating defect charge states suppressed vacancy complex formation during annealing.
  • Achieved a tenfold improvement in spin coherence times.
  • Observed a twofold increase in the formation yield of nitrogen-vacancy centers.

Conclusions:

  • The charge state of implantation defects is a critical factor in minimizing lattice damage.
  • Confining defects within a space-charge layer enhances spin properties and defect creation efficiency.
  • This approach offers a pathway for improved engineering of solid-state quantum devices.