NV-like Defects More Common Than Four-Leaf Clovers: A Perspective on High-Throughput Point Defect Data

TL;DR

This paper reviews the prevalence of NV-like point defects across various materials, showing they are more common than rare four-leaf clovers, and emphasizes the importance of databases in discovering new quantum defects.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive perspective on the frequency of NV-like defects in multiple materials and advocates for expanding search criteria using defect databases.

Findings

NV-like defects are more common than four-leaf clovers.

Expanding search criteria can identify new defects for quantum technologies.

Point defect databases are crucial for discovery efforts.

Abstract

Point defects for quantum technologies is an emerging research area, with the nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center in diamond at the forefront. However, how rare are defects with NV-like properties? In this perspective, I highlight the results of NV-like defects across 33 different materials, revealing that they are more common than finding four-leaf clovers. I also discuss expanding the search criteria to identify other defects relevant to quantum technologies. Utilizing point defect databases will be instrumental in assisting researchers in discovering previously unexplored defects suitable for quantum technologies.