Quantum Sensing via Magnetic‐Noise‐Protected States in an Electronic Spin Dyad

Extending the coherence lifetime of a qubit is central to the implementation and deployment of quantum technologies, particularly in the solid state where various noise sources intrinsic to the material host play a limiting role. This study examines theoretically the coherent spin dynamics of a hete...

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Published in:Advanced quantum technologies (Online)
Main Authors: Meriles, Carlos A., Zangara, Pablo R., Pagliero, Daniela
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 29-06-2023
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Summary:Extending the coherence lifetime of a qubit is central to the implementation and deployment of quantum technologies, particularly in the solid state where various noise sources intrinsic to the material host play a limiting role. This study examines theoretically the coherent spin dynamics of a hetero‐spin system formed by a spin featuring a non‐zero crystal field and in proximity to a paramagnetic center . An analysis of the energy level structure of the dyad shows this system exhibits apair of levels separated by a magnetic‐field‐insensitive energy gap, which can be exploited to create long‐lived zero‐quantum coherences. It is found that these coherences are selectively sensitive to “local”—as opposed to “global”—magnetic field fluctuations, suggesting these spin dyads can serve as a nanoscale gradiometer for precision magnetometry. On the other hand, the distinct response of either spin species to electric or thermal stimuli allows one to implement alternative sensing protocols for magnetic‐noise‐free electrometry and thermometry.
ISSN:2511-9044
2511-9044
DOI:10.1002/qute.202300098