Quantum Sensors Find Superior Material to Diamonds

Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) has the potential to surpass diamonds as the preferred material for quantum sensors, according to a new study. While diamonds have been widely used in quantum science due to their lattice structures and optical properties, they become ineffective at smaller sizes. hBN, on the other hand, shows promise in terms of quantum potential, particularly with boron vacancies. By manipulating and monitoring hBN, researchers have been able to stabilize the negatively charged boron vacancy, making it an ideal material for quantum systems. This discovery could lead to higher sensitivity and spatial resolution in quantum sensors and quantum information processing.