Vibrational and electronic ultrafast relaxation of the nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond

TL;DR

This study uses advanced spectroscopy techniques to explore ultrafast vibrational and electronic relaxation processes in nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond, providing insights into energy transfer and spin coherence.

Contribution

First application of 2D electronic spectroscopy and transient grating measurements to NV centers in diamond, revealing new vibrational and electronic relaxation pathways.

Findings

Identified vibrational pathways affecting spin coherence

Mapped energy transfer processes in NV centers

Demonstrated the impact of ultrafast relaxation on quantum properties

Abstract

Two dimensional electronic spectroscopy and transient grating measurements were performed, for the first time, on nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond. These measurements reveal energy transfer and vibrational pathways with consequences for spin coherence.