Quantum coherence is detected in the 4f single-ion magnet (SIM) Yb (trensal), by isotope
selective pulsed EPR spectroscopy on an oriented single crystal. At X-band, the spin–lattice …

Electronic spins in different environments are currently investigated as potential qubits, ie
the logic units of quantum computers. These have to retain memory of their quantum state for …

Interfacing photonic and solid-state qubits within a hybrid quantum architecture offers a
promising route towards large scale distributed quantum computing. Ideal candidates for …

Crystal field (CF) control of rare-earth (RE) ions has been employed to minimize
decoherence in qubits and to enhance the effective barrier of single-molecule magnets. The …

Solid-state electronic spins are extensively studied in quantum information science, as their
large magnetic moments offer fast operations for computing and communication,–, and high …

Recent developments and results in the area of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) in
molecular nanomagnetism are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on unconventional …

Hybrid quantum systems combining circuit QED with spin-doped solids are an attractive
platform for distributed quantum information processing. There, the magnetic ions serve as …

Atomic and atomlike defects in the solid state are widely explored for quantum computers,
networks, and sensors. Rare earth ions are an attractive class of atomic defects that feature …

We investigate the electron and nuclear spin coherence properties of ytterbium (Yb 3+) ions
with nonzero nuclear spin, within an yttrium orthosilicate (Y 2 SiO 5) crystal, with a view to …

Progress in the emerging field of engineered quantum systems requires the development of
devices that can act as quantum memories. The realization of such devices by doping solid …