Building blocks for nanoscale magnetic resonance imaging

by Dr. Amit Finkler

Weizmann Institue of Science

at Quantum optics seminar

Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 16:00
Zoom Only

Abstract

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87959346785?pwd=NGhnbzgTQCNRNxZNn2If5PUMmuuaKn.1

Abstract:
Telling apart two spins in a single molecule is a daunting task, and yet this is precisely the goal of
nanoscale magnetic resonance imaging (nanoMRI), with ultimate aim of structure, function and
dynamics. In this talk I will first outline the potential benefits of this capability, from fundamental
physics to drug discovery. Then, I will describe the overarching scientific dogma of my research group,
making use of a quantum emitter in the form of the nitrogen-vacancy center in diamond as its central
sensor. Finally, I will describe our work on the building blocks necessary to achieve our nanoMRI
aim. These span magnetic tomography of electron spins with sub-angstrom precision, Bayesian
inference for a boost in acquisition time and strong driving of nuclear spins going beyond the rotating
frame approximation.

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