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Nitrogen in Diamond
Michael N R Ashfold1, Jonathan P Goss2, Ben L Green3
1School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, U.K.
Lab-grown diamond synthesis offers precise control over nitrogen defects. This advancement enables new applications in quantum technologies and sensing using nitrogen-vacancy centers.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Solid State Physics
- Quantum Optics
Background:
- Nitrogen incorporation significantly impacts diamond properties.
- Lab-grown diamonds now dominate the market, necessitating controlled synthesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advancements in diamond synthesis for nitrogen control.
- To explore defect characterization and applications.
Main Methods:
- High pressure high temperature (HPHT) growth.
- Chemical vapor deposition (CVD).
- Post-growth processing (implantation, annealing).
Main Results:
- HPHT and CVD methods allow precise nitrogen incorporation.
- Advanced characterization reveals defect behavior.
- Nitrogen-vacancy (NV-) centers show promise for quantum technologies.
Conclusions:
- Controlled nitrogen incorporation in diamond is achievable via HPHT and CVD.
- Understanding nitrogen defects is crucial for diamond applications.
- The NV- defect is key for emerging quantum technologies.
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