Detecting rare earth elements via optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) and spin-relaxometry using nitrogen vacancy centers in nanodiamonds
- National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
- NETL Site Support Contractor, National Energy Technology Laboratory
- NETL
Nanodiamonds embedded with nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers are emerging as powerful tools in quantum sensing due to their remarkable sensitivity to local variations in electromagnetic fields, temperature, and pressure. These point defects in the diamond lattice can be probed using optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) and spin relaxometry techniques, allowing for the detection and characterization of magnetic nanoparticles and ions. The sensing mechanism relies on laser-induced excitation of the NV center's non-degenerate triplet ground state, which promotes electrons to an excited state. Subsequent photoluminescence (PL) emission, which is spin-state dependent, is then measured. These spin states are highly responsive to magnetic perturbations in the surrounding environment. By analyzing changes in the ODMR spectra and spin relaxation times, we can effectively monitor how magnetic species influence the NV center's spin dynamics, thus enabling sensitive and selective characterization of nanoscale magnetic materials. These techniques have been applied for the characterization of transition metals and rare earth elements which shows natural ferromagnetic properties.
- Research Organization:
- National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV, and Albany, OR (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM)
- OSTI ID:
- 2589741
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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