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Published on: March 30, 2017
Room-Temperature Optically Detected Coherent Control of Molecular Spins
Adrian Mena1,2, Sarah K Mann1, Angus Cowley-Semple1
1James Watt School of Engineering, <a href="https://ror.org/00vtgdb53">University of Glasgow</a>, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
Optically interfaced molecular spins are a promising platform for quantum sensing and imaging. Key for such applications is optically detecting coherent spin manipulation at room temperature. Here, using the photoexcited triplet state of organic chromophores (pentacene doped in p-terphenyl), we optically detect coherent spin manipulation with photoluminescence contrasts exceeding 15% at room temperature, both in a molecular crystal and thin film. We further demonstrate how multifrequency spin control could enhance such systems. These results open opportunities for room-temperature quantum sensors that capitalize on the versatility of synthetic chemistry.
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