An instructional lab apparatus for quantum experiments with single nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond

• 'NV lab.pptx': Slides of the lab setup diagram, an introduction to the NV center, and example labs.

Example code

• 'NV lab example code.ipynb': Example notebook that can be provided to students as the start of the lab exercises.
• 'NV lab example code_for instructors.ipynb': Example notebook with detailed steps of the experiments and plots. Instructors can use this as a reference when setting up the lab.

Required softwares

• Time Tagger software: https://www.swabianinstruments.com/time-tagger/downloads/
• NI-VISA: https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/downloads/drivers/download.ni-visa.html#480875
• NI-DAQmx: https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/downloads/drivers/download.ni-daq-mx.html#480879

Required python packages

• PyDAQmx
• mcculw
• pyvisa

Design files

• 'PCB': Autodesk EAGLE design file of the PCB used for microwave delivery.
• 'PCB mount': SOLIDWORKS design files of the PCB mount assembly to place the PCB in front of the microscope objective.