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Erika Janitz

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QuTE Lab develops quantum sensors and highly coherent qubits from defects in solids.

Quantum sensing research

Quantum sensing

We use atomic-scale quantum sensors to probe the nanoscale world beyond the limits of classical approaches.

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Solid-state qubits research

Solid-state qubits

We engineer novel quantum defects and their material environments to maximize spin and optical coherence.

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Quantum devices research

Quantum devices

We design and fabricate nanoscale devices that efficiently couple quantum defects to light.

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Schematic of a diamond nanopillar with a shallow NV center sensing 19F-labeled DNA on the diamond surface

Research highlight · 2026

Nanoscale NMR of DNA-functionalized diamond using individual NV centers

We tethered 19F-labeled DNA to diamond nanopillars and detected its nuclear spins with single shallow NV centers, a step toward NMR of individual biomolecules.

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