New publication in npj Quantum Materials!
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A new study, “Spin-dependent optical activity of the telecom range ClV center in SiC: a wavefunction theory analysis”, provides important theoretical insights into the chlorine-vacancy (ClV) defect in silicon carbide (SiC) – an emerging quantum defect that operates in the telecom wavelength range. 🌐💡
Using advanced wavefunction-based theoretical methods, researchers working on the QRC-4-ESP project reveal how the ClV centre exhibits spin-dependent optical properties, deepening our understanding of its electronic structure and optical transitions. The findings help clarify the mechanisms that enable optical control and readout of spin states, strengthening the case for ClV centres as promising building blocks for quantum communication and quantum networking technologies. 🔬⚛️📡
The work highlights the growing potential of defect centres in SiC for developing scalable quantum technologies compatible with existing fibre-optic communication infrastructure.
📖 npj Quantum Materials (May 2026)Zsolt Benedek, Oscar Bulancea Lindvall, Joel Davidsson, Viktor Ivády & Igor Abrikosov
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