Decoherence of Quantum Emitters in hexagonal Boron Nitride

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2410.16681v1
• Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:25:35 GMT
• Title: Decoherence of Quantum Emitters in hexagonal Boron Nitride
• Authors: Jake Horder, Dominic Scognamiglio, Nathan Coste, Angus Gale, Kenji Watanabe, Takashi Taniguchi, Mehran Kianinia, Milos Toth, Igor Aharonovich,
• Abstract summary: Coherent quantum emitters are a central resource for advanced quantum technologies. Here, we demonstrate that hBN processes can degrade the coherence, and hence the functionality, of quantum emitters in hBN. We highlight the critical importance of crystal lattice quality to achieving coherent quantum emitters in hBN.
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• Abstract: Coherent quantum emitters are a central resource for advanced quantum technologies. Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) hosts a range of quantum emitters that can be engineered using techniques such as high-temperature annealing, optical doping, and irradiation with electrons or ions. Here, we demonstrate that such processes can degrade the coherence, and hence the functionality, of quantum emitters in hBN. Specifically, we show that hBN annealing and doping methods that are used routinely in hBN nanofabrication protocols give rise to decoherence of B-center quantum emitters. The decoherence is characterized in detail, and attributed to defects that act as charge traps which fluctuate electrostatically during SPE excitation and induce spectral diffusion. The decoherence is minimal when the emitters are engineered by electron beam irradiation of as-grown, pristine flakes of hBN, where B-center linewidths approach the lifetime limit needed for quantum applications involving interference and entanglement. Our work highlights the critical importance of crystal lattice quality to achieving coherent quantum emitters in hBN, despite the common perception that the hBN lattice and hBN SPEs are highly-stable and resilient against chemical and thermal degradation. It underscores the need for nanofabrication techniques that are minimally invasive and avoid crystal damage when engineering hBN SPEs and devices for quantum-coherent technologies.

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