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Complex Three-Dimensional Microscale Structures for Quantum Sensing Applications.

Brian W Blankenship^1,2, Zachary Jones^2,3, Naichen Zhao¹

¹Laser Thermal Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States.

|October 9, 2023

Summary

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We developed a new 3D fabrication method for quantum sensors using nitrogen vacancy (NV) centers. This technique allows for highly customizable, high-resolution sensor assemblies for advanced applications.

Keywords:

2-Photon Polymerization NV Center Nanodiamond ODMR Quantum Sensing

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Area of Science:

Quantum sensing
Advanced materials fabrication
Nanotechnology

Background:

Traditional quantum sensing platforms using nitrogen vacancy (NV) centers face limitations in structural customization.
Fabricating complex, three-dimensional (3D) sensor assemblies with high resolution is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel method for fabricating highly customizable 3D structures for quantum sensors.
To overcome limitations of traditional single-crystal quantum sensing platforms.
To enable the integration of quantum sensors into microfluidic and electronic systems.

Main Methods:

Utilized two-photon polymerization for 3D fabrication.
Embedded nitrogen vacancy (NV) center-containing nanoparticles within the fabricated structures.
Demonstrated optical sensing of temperature and magnetic fields at the microscale.

Main Results:

Achieved submicroscale resolutions down to 400 nm.
Created complex, fully 3D sensor assemblies with large fields of view (>1 mm).
Demonstrated high-sensitivity microscale optical sensing of temperature and magnetic fields.

Conclusions:

The novel fabrication method enables highly customizable 3D quantum sensor assemblies.
This approach facilitates the integration of NV center quantum sensors with microfluidic and electronic platforms.
Opens new avenues for widespread utilization of quantum sensors in diverse applications.