Phase-sensitive quantum spectroscopy with high-frequency resolution

Nicolas Staudenmaier, Simon Schmitt, Liam P. McGuinness, Fedor Jelezko

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    Abstract

    Classical sensors for spectrum analysis are widely used but lack micro- or nanoscale spatial resolution. On the other hand, quantum sensors, capable of working with nanoscale precision, do not provide precise frequency resolution over a wide range of frequencies. Using a single spin in diamond, we present a measurement protocol for quantum probes which enables full signal reconstruction on a nanoscale spatial resolution up to potentially 100 GHz. We achieve 58nT/Hz amplitude and 0.095rad/Hz phase sensitivity and a relative frequency uncertainty of 10-12 for a 1.51 GHz signal within 10 s of integration. This technique opens the way to quantum spectrum analysis methods with potential applications in electron spin detection and nanocircuitry in quantum technologies.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article numberL020602
    JournalPhysical Review A
    Volume104
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Aug 2021

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