Spinning up quantum defects in 2D materials

M. E. Turiansky; A. Alkauskas; C. G. Van de Walle

doi:10.1038/s41563-020-0668-x

journal article·2020-05

Spinning up quantum defects in 2D materials

M. E. Turiansky, A. Alkauskas, C. G. Van de Walle

Nature Materials· Volume 19· Issue 5

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Two studies shed light on quantum defects in two-dimensional hexagonal boron nitride, identifying an optically addressable spin centre at room temperature and offering microscopic insights into different classes of single-photon emitters.

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Nanomaterials

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