A robust, fiber-coupled scanning probe magnetometer using electron spins at the tip of a diamond nanobeam
Y. Li (TU Delft - QN/vanderSarlab, Kavli institute of nanoscience Delft)
G. Welker (Kavli institute of nanoscience Delft, TU Delft - QN/vanderSarlab)
R.A. Norte (TU Delft - Dynamics of Micro and Nano Systems, Kavli institute of nanoscience Delft, TU Delft - QN/Groeblacher Lab)
T van der Sar (Kavli institute of nanoscience Delft, TU Delft - QN/vanderSarlab)
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Abstract
Fiber-coupled sensors are well suited for sensing and microscopy in hard-to-reach environments such as biological or cryogenic systems. We demonstrate fiber-based magnetic imaging based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) sensor spins at the tip of a fiber-coupled diamond nanobeam. We incorporated angled ion implantation into the nanobeam fabrication process to realize a small ensemble of NV spins at the nanobeam tip. By gluing the nanobeam to a tapered fiber, we created a robust and transportable probe with optimized optical coupling efficiency. We demonstrate the imaging capability of the fiber-coupled nanobeam by measuring the magnetic field generated by a current-carrying wire. With its robust coupling and efficient readout at the fiber-coupled interface, our probe could allow new studies of (quantum) materials and biological samples.
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