Diamond's newfound defect may tame vibrations that hinder quantum light sources
Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered a new diamond color center, named IL1, that emits bright, narrowband quantum light. This defect is uniquely insensitive to crystal vibrations, potentially solving a major hurdle in the development of quantum light sources.
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This discovery could significantly advance quantum computing and communication technologies by improving the stability of light emitters.
by Megan Altmyer, University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering
edited by Sadie Harley , reviewed by Robert Egan
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Add as preferred source IL1 centers in nanodiamonds show phonon-decoupled single-photon emission. Credit: The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered a new type of quantum light emitter in diamonds that could help overcome a number of challenges facing quantum technologies.
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