Excited-state spectroscopy of single NV defects in diamond using optically detected magnetic resonance

Abstract

Using pulsed optically detected magnetic resonance techniques, we directly probe electron-spin resonance transitions in the excited-state of single Nitrogen-Vacancy color centers in diamond. Unambiguous assignment of excited state fine structure is made, based on changes of NV defect photoluminescence lifetime. This study provides significant insight into the structure of the emitting 3E excited state, which is invaluable for the development of diamond-based quantum information processing.

10 pages, 4 figures

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• Dynamic polarization of single nuclear spins by optical pumping of NV color centers in diamond at room temperature
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