The Spin Physics Group led by Christian Degen and Alexander Eichler has active research activities in quantum sensing and nanomechanics. We pioneer novel magnetic imaging techniques that can sensitively detect magnetic effects with nanometer spatial resolution. We use these tools to gain new capabilities and enable discoveries in quantum science, condensed matter physics, spintronics, and magnetic resonance. Read more
Research areas
Quantum sensing with single spins in diamond
“Quantum sensing” describes the detection of weak signals with the help of a quantum system, like a spin qubit. Quantum sensors are expected to enable breakthroughs in metrology, especially with regard to sensitivity, precision and spatial resolution. Our group is exploring quantum sensing techniques using the electronic and nuclear spins of nitrogen-vacancy centers (NV centers) in diamond. Diamond lab
Nanomechanical sensors
We develop nanomechanical sensors, like cantilevers and membranes, for ultrasensitive force detection. Our goal is to use these sensors for nanometer-scale, three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging (NanoMRI). We are also interested in fundamental features of nanomechanical resonators, such as dissipation, friction, nonlinearities and parametric control. Our nanomechanics experiments are carried out in cryogenic scanning force microscopes. Nanomechanics Lab
Open Positions
Learn here about our PhD and postdoctoral opportunities. Also, we often have undergraduate (Master and Semester) projects and research internships available.
