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Narrowband quantum emitters in hexagonal boron nitride with optically addressable spins - Nature Materials
- Researchers demonstrated room-temperature optically addressable spins in hexagonal boron nitride emitters.
- Single-step thermal processing yields high-density, narrowband quantum emitters in hBN.
- The work links spin-active defects to potential spin–photon interfaces in layered materials.
- Spectral and ODMR measurements map emitter wavelength, density, and spin activity.
- The study discusses oxygen-annealed emitters showing room-temperature behavior.
- Theoretical and computational work supported the defect mechanisms involved.
- The article provides supplementary data detailing spin dynamics and defect classes.
- Emphasis on room-temperature spin read-out enables practical quantum sensing.
- The work expands the material platforms for quantum technologies beyond diamonds.
- The research affiliations span multiple universities, including Australia and Hungary.
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