Silicon-vacancy (SiV) centers in diamond are gaining an increased interest for application,
such as in quantum technologies and sensing. Due to the strong luminescence …

We present high-resolution, all-optical thermometry based on ensembles of germanium-
vacancy (GeV) color center in diamond and implement this method of thermometry in the …

Realization of quantum information and communications technologies requires robust,
stable solid-state single-photon sources. However, most existing sources cease to function …

We demonstrate an all-optical thermometer based on an ensemble of silicon-vacancy
centers (SiVs) in diamond by utilizing the sensitivity of the zero-phonon line wavelength to …

Nanoscale thermometry is paramount to study primary processes of heat transfer in solids
and is a subject of hot debate in cell biology. Here we report ultrafast temperature sensing …

Color centers in diamond, silicon carbide, and related materials have recently emerged as
one of the most promising platforms for quantum technology applications. These optically …

The LABEC laboratory, the INFN ion beam laboratory of nuclear techniques for environment
and cultural heritage, located in the Scientific and Technological Campus of the University of …

We propose a label-free biosensor concept based on the charge state manipulation of
nitrogen-vacancy (NV) quantum color centers in diamond, combined with an …

The recently demonstrated electroluminescence of color centers in diamond makes them
one of the best candidates for room temperature single-photon sources. However, the …

The practical implementation of many quantum technologies relies on the development of
robust and bright single photon sources that operate at room temperature. The negatively …