2025/07/22 by Shantanu Saha, Shrivatch Sankar, Shamsul Arafin
Materials Science · Physics and Astronomy · #Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research #Graphene research and applications #Quantum and electron transport phenomena
paper · doi:10.1088/1361-6528/adf2b0
openalex publication_date 2025/07/22 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
Two dimensional layered hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) has recently emerged as a promising quantum material for quantum information science and engineering primarily due to its excellent chemo-mechanical stability and efficacy in hosting quantum point defects (QPDs). These QPDs potentially act as spin based quantum devices and systems which exhibit valuable quantum properties, making them highly sought after in quantum research. This mini-review focuses on the recent progress of neutron irradiated h-BN, the resulting QPDs, and how they function as spin-based quantum sensors. We also outline the key technical challenges associated with the development of high performance quantum devices as well as the improvements needed to enhance quantum properties in such neutron irradiated h-BN. Our review is expected to accelerate further research on neutron irradiation of h-BN for quantum applications and drive interest in the deterministic creation of spin-based quantum emitters.