Quantum sensing using optically addressable atomic-scale defects, such as the nitrogen-
vacancy (NV) center in diamond, provides new opportunities for sensitive and highly …

Nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond are a promising platform for nanoscale NMR
sensing. Despite significant progress toward using NV centers to detect and localize nuclear …

We use crystalline silicon (Si) antennas to efficiently extract broadband single-photon
fluorescence from shallow nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond into free space. Our …

Metal oxide nanoparticles have many useful applications in environmental studies, as
tracking agents in life sciences, and in nutrient delivery for nano-enhanced agriculture. A key …

Micro- and nano-optical components for quantum technologies By Zhaoning April Yu A
dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment Page 1 Micro- and nano-optical components for …

Carbon coatings provide a versatile handle on the surface control of materials, from
controlling reactivity to increasing conductivity to providing a surface for functionalization …