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  • Quantum Information Science
  • Materials Science
  • Solid-State Physics

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  • Quantum defects in solids are crucial for quantum technologies.
  • High-fidelity single-spin readout is essential, especially for room-temperature applications like quantum biosensing.
  • Silicon carbide (SiC) hosts promising quantum defects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate strain as a control parameter for enhancing readout contrast in quantum defects.
  • To explore the potential of strain engineering for optimizing spin-photon interfaces.
  • To demonstrate experimental validation of strain-induced improvements in SiC quantum defects.

Main Methods:

  • Ab initio simulations of quantum defects in 4H silicon carbide.
  • Experimental induction of local strain in silicon carbide-on-insulator membranes.
  • Measurement of single-spin readout contrast and coherence properties.

Main Results:

  • Ab initio simulations confirmed strain as an effective method to enhance readout contrast.
  • Experimental validation achieved over 60% readout contrast by applying local strain.
  • Favorable coherence properties of single spins were maintained under strain.

Conclusions:

  • Strain engineering is a powerful strategy for optimizing coherent spin-photon interfaces.
  • This approach is particularly effective for PL6 divacancy centers in silicon carbide.
  • The findings have implications for advancing quantum technologies, including quantum biosensing.