Observation of the Quantum Zeno Effect on a Single Solid State Spin

Abstract

The quantum Zeno effect, i.e. the inhibition of coherent quantum dynamics by projective measurements is one of the most intriguing predictions of quantum mechanics. Here we experimentally demonstrate the quantum Zeno effect by inhibiting the microwave driven coherent spin dynamics between two ground state spin levels of the nitrogen vacancy center in diamond nano-crystals. Our experiments are supported by a detailed analysis of the population dynamics via a semi-classical model.

5 pages, 5 figures, supplemental material

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• Quantum Computing
• Heralded entanglement between solid-state qubits separated by 3 meters
• Universal dynamical decoupling of a single solid-state spin from a spin bath
• High-fidelity projective readout of a solid-state spin quantum register
• Coherent Population Trapping of Single Spins in Diamond Under Optical Excitation
• Ultrafast spectral diffusion measurement on nitrogen vacancy centers in nanodiamonds using correlation interferometry
• Deterministic nano-assembly of a coupled quantum emitter - photonic crystal cavity system

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