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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Quantum Physics
  • Solid State Chemistry

Background:

  • Optically active centers in diamond are crucial for quantum technologies.
  • Understanding defect structures and photoluminescence is key to developing new quantum materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically characterize the structural and photoluminescence properties of magnesium-related defects in synthetic diamond.
  • To investigate the MgV center for potential quantum information processing applications.

Main Methods:

  • Implantation of magnesium ions (Mg+) into synthetic diamond.
  • Electron emission channeling technique for structural analysis.
  • Photoluminescence spectroscopy at variable temperatures (5-300 K).

Main Results:

  • Identified a major fraction of Mg atoms in split-vacancy sites, forming the MgV complex.
  • Observed Mg atoms on substitutional sites.
  • Characterized MgV-related emission properties, including new spectral features, and determined optimal excitation conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The MgV center exhibits unique structural and photoluminescence properties.
  • The tunable characteristics of the MgV center show promise for quantum information processing.