Tuning strain coupling between diamond oscillators and NV centers via interference of two mechanical modes
Strain mediated by mechanical motion provides a powerful resource for controlling solid-state qubits in hybrid quantum systems. Leveraging more than one mechanical mode enables extended control capabilities that are inaccessible with a single mode. In this work, we experimentally demonstrate multimode strain engineering in hybrid systems comprising nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond coupled to the mechanical motion of diamond oscillators via strain. By simultaneously driving flexural and torsional modes in T- and U-shaped oscillators and tuning their relative phases and amplitudes, we selectively enhance or suppress longitudinal strain coupling. Numerical simulations further suggest the possibility of independently controlling both longitudinal and transverse strains using membrane-like oscillators that support nearly degenerate mechanical modes. This approach paves the way for advanced mechanical control in hybrid quantum systems through multimode engineering.
Authors
- Seonho Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0294-2665)
- Dongkwon Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5567-4807)
- Preeti Ovartchaiyapong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4117-7594)
- Chanhu Park
- Sunuk Choe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6407-263X)
- Jaebum Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8209-012X)
- Ania C. Bleszynski Jayich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3480-7032)
- Donghun Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3348-9474)
- Sungjin Jang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4298-5730)
Institutions
- Thammasat University (TH)
- University of Seoul (KR)
- University of California, Santa Barbara (US)
- Korea University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- APL Quantum
- Published
- 2025-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0300206
- Primary Topic
- Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- National Research Foundation of Korea
- Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea
- Defense Acquisition Program Administration
- Institute for Information and Communications Technology Promotion