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Quantum spin defects, like nitrogen-vacancy centers, are revolutionizing microscopy for condensed-matter physics. This review highlights their use in studying quantum materials with nanoscale precision.

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Area of Science:

Condensed-matter physics
Quantum sensing
Materials science

Background:

Quantum spin defects offer high sensitivity and spatial resolution beyond classical methods.
These quantum mechanical sensors enable novel functionalities in scientific research.
Nitrogen-vacancy centers are a prominent example of spin defect quantum sensors.

Purpose of the Study:

To review progress in scanning-probe nitrogen-vacancy quantum sensing.
To discuss applications in investigating emergent quantum materials.
To explore newer spin defect platforms beyond nitrogen-vacancy centers.

Main Methods:

Utilizing scanning-probe microscopy with quantum spin defects.
Applying quantum sensing to nanoscale resolution studies.
Investigating emergent quantum materials physics.

Main Results:

Demonstrated transformative advances in scientific research and technological innovation.
Enabled high-sensitivity, high-resolution measurements of quantum materials.
Expanded sensing platforms to include defects in 1D and 2D materials.

Conclusions:

Quantum spin defect microscopy is a rapidly advancing field.
Future opportunities exist for quantum sensing technologies in materials research.
These technologies offer unique functionalities for exploring quantum phenomena.