Quantum electrometer for time-resolved material science at the atomic lattice scale
Abstract The detection of individual charges plays a crucial role in fundamental material science and the advancement of classical and quantum high-performance technologies that operate with low noise. However, resolving charges at the lattice scale in a time-resolved manner has not been achieved so...
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| author | Gregor Pieplow Cem Güney Torun Charlotta Gurr Joseph H. D. Munns Franziska Marie Herrmann Andreas Thies Tommaso Pregnolato Tim Schröder |
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| description | Abstract The detection of individual charges plays a crucial role in fundamental material science and the advancement of classical and quantum high-performance technologies that operate with low noise. However, resolving charges at the lattice scale in a time-resolved manner has not been achieved so far. Here, we present the development of an electrometer with 60 ns acquisition steps, leveraging on the spectroscopy of an optically-active spin defect embedded in a solid-state material with a non-linear Stark response. By applying our approach to diamond, a widely used platform for quantum technology applications, we can distinguish the distinct charge traps at the lattice scale, quantify their impact on transport dynamics and noise generation, analyze relevant material properties, and develop strategies for material optimization. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5c76d11a491b43a4a3de7fe030b8be862025-08-20T03:43:00ZengNature PortfolioNature Communications2041-17232025-07-0116111110.1038/s41467-025-61839-2Quantum electrometer for time-resolved material science at the atomic lattice scaleGregor Pieplow0Cem Güney Torun1Charlotta Gurr2Joseph H. D. Munns3Franziska Marie Herrmann4Andreas Thies5Tommaso Pregnolato6Tim Schröder7Department of Physics, Humboldt-Universität zu BerlinDepartment of Physics, Humboldt-Universität zu BerlinDepartment of Physics, Humboldt-Universität zu BerlinDepartment of Physics, Humboldt-Universität zu BerlinDepartment of Physics, Humboldt-Universität zu BerlinFerdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH)Department of Physics, Humboldt-Universität zu BerlinDepartment of Physics, Humboldt-Universität zu BerlinAbstract The detection of individual charges plays a crucial role in fundamental material science and the advancement of classical and quantum high-performance technologies that operate with low noise. However, resolving charges at the lattice scale in a time-resolved manner has not been achieved so far. Here, we present the development of an electrometer with 60 ns acquisition steps, leveraging on the spectroscopy of an optically-active spin defect embedded in a solid-state material with a non-linear Stark response. By applying our approach to diamond, a widely used platform for quantum technology applications, we can distinguish the distinct charge traps at the lattice scale, quantify their impact on transport dynamics and noise generation, analyze relevant material properties, and develop strategies for material optimization.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-61839-2 |
| spellingShingle | Gregor Pieplow Cem Güney Torun Charlotta Gurr Joseph H. D. Munns Franziska Marie Herrmann Andreas Thies Tommaso Pregnolato Tim Schröder Quantum electrometer for time-resolved material science at the atomic lattice scale Nature Communications |
| title | Quantum electrometer for time-resolved material science at the atomic lattice scale |
| title_full | Quantum electrometer for time-resolved material science at the atomic lattice scale |
| title_fullStr | Quantum electrometer for time-resolved material science at the atomic lattice scale |
| title_full_unstemmed | Quantum electrometer for time-resolved material science at the atomic lattice scale |
| title_short | Quantum electrometer for time-resolved material science at the atomic lattice scale |
| title_sort | quantum electrometer for time resolved material science at the atomic lattice scale |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-61839-2 |
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