Coupling spin defects in hexagonal boron nitride to titanium dioxide ring resonators

Abstract

Spin-dependent optical transitions are attractive for a plethora of applications in quantum technologies. Here we report on utilization of high quality ring resonators fabricated from TiO₂ to enhance the emission from negatively charged boron vacancies (V_B⁻) in hexagonal Boron Nitride. We show that the emission from these defects can efficiently couple into the whispering gallery modes of the ring resonators. Optically coupled V_B⁻ showed photoluminescence contrast in optically detected magnetic resonance signals from the hybrid coupled devices. Our results demonstrate a practical method for integration of spin defects in 2D materials with dielectric resonators which is a promising platform for quantum technologies.