Quantum defects in two-dimensional van der Waals materials
Quantum defects in solid materials, such as nitrogen-vacancy color centers in diamond, have been extensively studied and successfully demonstrated as single photon emitters and potential qubits for quantum computers. However, a major challenge has always been positioning these quantum defects near the sample surface for measuring or sensing purposes. The emergence of quantum defects in two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdW) materials open up new opportunities for overcoming these limitations. These materials possess unique properties, including vdW interlayer coupling and clean surfaces without unsaturated dangling bonds, which provide greater advantages for manufacturing multi-qubit systems. In this review, we present the research progress on quantum defects in 2D vdW materials, covering quantum guidelines for spin defects in solid state, the latest demonstrations of quantum defects, the unique methods and techniques for generating and modulating defects in 2D vdW materials.
Funding
National Natural Science Foundation of China (92265110, 62174179, 61888102 and 62204259)
Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (XDB33000000 and XDB28000000)
Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences of CAS (QYZDJ-SSWSLH042 and XDPB22)
History
Author affiliation
College of Science & Engineering/EngineeringVersion
- VoR (Version of Record)
Published in
Fundamental ResearchPublisher
Elsevier BVissn
2667-3258Copyright date
2024Available date
2024-03-18Publisher DOI
Language
enPublisher version
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Professor Haitao YeDeposit date
2024-03-17Rights Retention Statement
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