Diamonds in general have attracted scientific attention due to their durability, resistance to high temperatures, and precision readings. To create functional crystals, impurities such as nitrogen, silicon, germanium and tin are added to them. These impurities form optical centers that emit light and provide high brightness.
According to Kruk, the first crystals weighing up to 6 carats have already been obtained, having a homogeneous structure and without inclusions. Thanks to the precise location of defects and impurities, they have unique properties suitable for next-generation memory modules.
Research showed that the new crystals have unique optical centers that can concentrate photon energy even at room temperature. Joint experiments with scientists from Germany and the USA showed that the state of such centers can be controlled using magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. This makes the development promising for the creation of quantum memory cells and large-scale quantum networks. Diamonds can also be used as temperature sensors.
Source: Ferra
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