1. How quantum diamonds work: from imaging magnetic fields to detecting viruses
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Savage, Neil
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Design and construction ,Usage ,Analysis ,Materials ,Properties ,Methods ,Quantum Hall effect -- Analysis ,Diamonds -- Usage -- Properties ,Biosensors -- Design and construction -- Materials ,Chemical vapor deposition -- Methods ,Diamond crystals -- Usage -- Properties - Abstract
Author(s): Neil Savage Author Affiliations: How quantum diamonds work: from imaging magnetic fields to detecting viruses Download a PDF of the graphic Growing diamonds Engineers can synthesize diamonds in several [...], Diamonds, one of the hardest materials on Earth, are so strong that they can protect fragile quantum states that would otherwise survive only in a vacuum or at ultra-cold temperatures. Engineers are mastering the art of growing diamonds with special properties and detecting their quantum spins -- opening up a range of sensing applications in the life sciences and elsewhere. Diamonds, one of the hardest materials on Earth, are so strong that they can protect fragile quantum states that would otherwise survive only in a vacuum or at ultra-cold temperatures. Engineers are mastering the art of growing diamonds with special properties and detecting their quantum spins -- opening up a range of sensing applications in the life sciences and elsewhere.
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- 2021
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