Description
Innovations in technology resulting from the discovery and fabrication of 2-dimensional materials have furthered the advancement of technology to a level previously believed unattainable. The low spatial requirements and the unique phenomena that occur at such a reduced scale have provided numerous avenues for utilising these materials. Graphene has showcased its incredible versatility in numerous technological applications, ranging from an additive in concrete to increase stability to use in quantum computers. With new 2-D materials being discovered and developed, analysis of their properties is paramount to determining their value for future applications. An exciting 2-D material that has only recently been fabricated in the past few years is Diamane, a 2-dimensional diamond. Similar to graphene, which consists solely of carbon atoms, Diamane is bonded in a tetrahedral structure rather than graphene’s honeycomb lattice. The structure of diamond isn’t stable in its reduced 2-Dimensional state and requires either high pressure to retain its structure or termination of ‘dangling’ bonds that provide stability for the 2-D diamond. One such case of particular interest is that of fluorine-terminated diamane (F-diamane). F-Diamane has been shown to have similar optical properties to those of bulk diamond.
Colour centres in diamond are of particular interest for their potential in quantum applications, as the stability of the diamond structure provides the necessary conditions to exhibit quantum phenomena at room temperature. Addressable colour centres in 2-dimensional materials will allow for greater utility and isolation of the quantum phenomena and provide future avenues for exploration. Colour centres in F-diamane are explored experimentally using Raman spectroscopy and Confocal fluorescence Microscopy.
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