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Area of Science:

  • Quantum sensing
  • Solid-state spin physics
  • Diamond nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers

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  • Solid-state spins are promising for quantum sensing but typically require microwave or radio-frequency driving.
  • Existing methods limit miniaturization, energy efficiency, and non-invasiveness of quantum sensors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a purely optical approach for coherent quantum sensing.
  • To overcome the limitations of microwave-driven quantum sensing schemes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the 15N nuclear spin of NV centers in diamond.
  • Exploited NV spin dynamics in oblique magnetic fields near the excited state level anti-crossing.
  • Optically pumped the nuclear spin into a quantum superposition state.
  • Performed all-optical free-induction decay measurements on single spins and spin ensembles.

Main Results:

  • Successfully demonstrated all-optical coherent quantum sensing.
  • Achieved optical pumping of nuclear spins into superposition states.
  • Validated free-induction decay measurements using an all-optical approach.

Conclusions:

  • The developed all-optical scheme removes the need for microwave driving in quantum sensing.
  • This enables the development of highly compact, energy-efficient, and non-invasive quantum sensors.
  • Paves the way for advanced magnetometry and gyroscopy applications in challenging environments.