Ab initio theory of the nitrogen-vacancy center in diamond
Á Gali - Nanophotonics, 2019 - degruyter.com
The nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center in diamond is a solid-state defect qubit with favorable
coherence time up to room temperature, which could be harnessed in several quantum …
coherence time up to room temperature, which could be harnessed in several quantum …
Principles and techniques of the quantum diamond microscope
We provide an overview of the experimental techniques, measurement modalities, and
diverse applications of the quantum diamond microscope (QDM). The QDM employs a …
diverse applications of the quantum diamond microscope (QDM). The QDM employs a …
Hadaean to Palaeoarchaean stagnant-lid tectonics revealed by zircon magnetism
JA Tarduno, RD Cottrell, RK Bono, N Rayner, WJ Davis… - Nature, 2023 - nature.com
Plate tectonics is a fundamental factor in the sustained habitability of Earth, but its time of
onset is unknown, with ages ranging from the Hadaean to Proterozoic eons,–. Plate motion …
onset is unknown, with ages ranging from the Hadaean to Proterozoic eons,–. Plate motion …
Key signatures of magnetofossils elucidated by mutant magnetotactic bacteria and micromagnetic calculations
Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) produce single‐stranded or multi‐stranded chains of magnetic
nanoparticles that contribute to the magnetization of sediments and rocks. Their magnetic …
nanoparticles that contribute to the magnetization of sediments and rocks. Their magnetic …
Magnetic characterization of geologic materials with first-order reversal curves
R Egli - Magnetic measurement techniques for materials …, 2021 - Springer
Since their introduction in Earth sciences in 1990, first-order reversal curve (FORC)
measurements have become an important tool for characterizing geologic materials. The …
measurements have become an important tool for characterizing geologic materials. The …
Direct age constraints on the magnetism of Jack Hills zircon
A potential record of Earth's magnetic field going back 4.2 billion years (Ga) ago is carried by
magnetite inclusions in zircon grains from the Jack Hills. This magnetite may be secondary …
magnetite inclusions in zircon grains from the Jack Hills. This magnetite may be secondary …
Paleomagnetism indicates that primary magnetite in zircon records a strong Hadean geodynamo
JA Tarduno, RD Cottrell, RK Bono… - Proceedings of the …, 2020 - National Acad Sciences
Determining the age of the geomagnetic field is of paramount importance for understanding
the evolution of the planet because the field shields the atmosphere from erosion by the …
the evolution of the planet because the field shields the atmosphere from erosion by the …
Dynamo constraints on the long-term evolution of Earth's magnetic field strength
Elucidating the processes in the liquid core that have produced observed palaeointensity
changes over the last 3.5 Gyr is crucial for understanding the dynamics and long-term …
changes over the last 3.5 Gyr is crucial for understanding the dynamics and long-term …
A silicate dynamo in the early Earth
L Stixrude, R Scipioni, MP Desjarlais - Nature communications, 2020 - nature.com
The Earth's magnetic field has operated for at least 3.4 billion years, yet how the ancient field
was produced is still unknown. The core in the early Earth was surrounded by a molten …
was produced is still unknown. The core in the early Earth was surrounded by a molten …
Statistical reanalysis of Archean zircon paleointensities: no evidence for stagnant-lid tectonics
The initiation of mobile-lid plate tectonics on Earth represented a critical transition towards a
more familiar world in terms of surface temperature stabilization, biogeochemical cycling …
more familiar world in terms of surface temperature stabilization, biogeochemical cycling …