ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal
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Can photo-muSR measure spin-polarised states in NV- centres in diamond?
Abstract: Here we propose a photoexcited muon spin spectroscopy experiment to measure an ?initialised? state in negatively charged nitrogen-vacancy (NV-) centres in diamond. In this spin state, two unpaired electrons are in the m_s = 0 spin state where the electron spins are antiparallel. Neutral tetrahedral interstitial muonium states diffuse rapidly through diamond crystal lattices and react with defect centres. The Mu states with a total spin of 1 (spins of a muon and a bound electron are parallel with each other) are expected to interact more efficiently with the m_s = 0 spin state, where both electron spins are available. Hence, the optical pumping is expected to enhance the muon spin relaxation rate.
Local Contact: Dr Koji Yokoyama
Experimenter: Dr Takeshi Ohshima
Experimenter: Dr James Lord
Experimenter: Ms Anup Yadav
DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2310585
ISIS Experiment Number: RB2310585
| Part DOI | Instrument | Public release date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2310585-1 | HIFI | 25 May 2026 | Download |
Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
Data format: RAW/Nexus
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Dr Koji Yokoyama et al; (2023): Can photo-muSR measure spin-polarised states in NV- centres in diamond?, STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, https://doi.org/10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2310585
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