Sub-micron spin-based magnetic field imaging with an organic light emitting diode

TL;DR

This paper introduces an integrated OLED-based quantum sensor capable of sub-micron magnetic field imaging, offering a scalable, chip-scale alternative to traditional quantum sensing systems that require optical excitation or cryogenic temperatures.

Contribution

The work presents a novel OLED-based magnetic field sensor that enables high-resolution, chip-scale magnetic imaging using spatially resolved magnetic resonance.

Findings

Achieved sub-micron magnetic field mapping.

Demonstrated field sensitivity of ~160 μT Hz$^{-1/2}$ um$^{-2}$.

Showcased a manufacturable, laser-free magnetic sensing technology.

Abstract

Quantum sensing and imaging of magnetic fields has attracted broad interests due to its potential for high sensitivity and spatial resolution. Common systems used for quantum sensing require either optical excitation (e.g., nitrogen-vacancy centres in diamond, atomic vapor magnetometers), or cryogenic temperatures (e.g., SQUIDs, superconducting qubits), which pose challenges for chip-scale integration and commercial scalability. Here, we demonstrate an integrated organic light emitting diode (OLED) based quantum sensor for magnetic field imaging, which employs spatially resolved magnetic resonance to provide a robust mapping of magnetic fields. By considering the monolithic OLED as an array of individual virtual sensors, we achieve sub-micron magnetic field mapping with field sensitivity of ~160 $\mu$T Hz$^{-1/2}$ um$^{-2}$. Our work demonstrates a chip-scale OLED-based laser free magnetic field sensor and an approach to magnetic field mapping built on a commercially relevant and manufacturable technology.