Paramagnetic fluorescent defects in two-dimensional hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) are
promising building blocks for quantum information processing. Although numerous defect …

Spin S= 1 centers in diamond and recently in silicon carbide, have been identified as
interesting solid-state qubits for various quantum technologies. The largely-studied case of …

A key advantage of utilizing van‐der‐Waals (vdW) materials as defect‐hosting platforms for
quantum applications is the controllable proximity of the defect to the surface or the substrate …

Defects play a very important role in semiconductors and only the control over the defect
properties allows the implementation of materials in dedicated applications. We present an …

Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) is an excellent host for solid-state single phonon emitters.
Experimental observed emission ranges from infrared to ultraviolet. The emission centers …

Point defects in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) are often discussed as single-photon emitters
for quantum technologies. Understanding the dependence of electronic and optical …

The functionalities activated by defect centers in solids are constantly growing, opening new
avenues for sustainable future technologies. These may extend to quantum optoelectronics …

Single photon emitters in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) have gathered a lot of attention due
to their favorable emission properties and the manifold of possible applications. Despite …

A common solution for precise magnetic field sensing is to employ spin-active defects in
semiconductors, with the NV center in diamond as a prominent example. However, the three …

This study presents an investigation of the electronic properties of the nitrogen-vacancy
adjacent to carbon substitution of boron (CBVN) color center in hexagonal boron nitride (h …