Charge switching dynamics and optimal excitation wavelength of single NV centers in ultrapure diamond

Batalov, ABeha, KManson, NeilBratschitsch, RLeitenstorfer, A2015-12-13May 6-11 29781557529435http://hdl.handle.net/1885/82795Photoluminescence excitation spectra of single NV centers in diamond are studied and an optimal wavelength for NV- is found. The physics of bidirectional switching between NV0 and NV- charge states of the defect is elucidated.Charge switching dynamics and optimal excitation wavelength of single NV centers in ultrapure diamond201210.1364/QELS.2012.QF1E.12015-12-11