Measurement of single electron spin with sub-micron Hall magnetometer

TL;DR

This paper explores the potential of sub-micron Hall magnetometers to detect single electron spins by analyzing signal strength, readout time, and practical challenges involved in such measurements.

Contribution

It provides a theoretical analysis of using sub-micron Hall magnetometers for single electron spin detection, highlighting feasibility and practical considerations.

Findings

Signal strength estimates for single electron spin detection

Readout time analysis for practical measurement

Discussion of technical challenges and limitations

Abstract

Submicron Hall magnetometry has been demonstrated as an efficient technique to probe extremely weak magnetic fields. In this letter, we analyze the possibility of employing it to detect single electron spin. Signal strength and readout time are estimated and discussed with respect to a number of practical issues.