Engineered Diamond
for Quantum Technologies
We revolutionize quantum technology by delivering the enabling diamond platform
Our vision is to provide CVD diamond Made-in-Germany with NV centers for applications in magnetic imaging, nano-NMR and quantum computing.
The Problem
No reliable supply
of diamond
No certified NV sensor /
processor properties
Supply through
academia slow and not centralized
Our Solution
We build the world‘s first diamond quantum processor & sensor
fabrication line.
We combine unique know how in CVD diamond growth, NV generation, certification and application.
Engineered quantum diamond „Made-in-Germany“
CVD diamond with color conters is a promising platform for the development of future quantum processors and sensors. Reliable supply of engineered NV diamond is key for bringing this technology from labs to applications and products.
Atomic precision
Our CVD technology allows the growth of diamond layers with nanometer precision and control on the isotopic composition. Our unique toolkit is completed with NV creation techniques and sensor/qubit performance verification on the nanoscale.
We are Diatope
Diatope GmbH is a spin-off from Ulm University and was established to provide enabling diamond hardware for quantum sensing & quantum computing applications. We are a diverse team of world leading quantum engineers with expertise in all relevant fields, from diamond growth via qubit and sensor fabrication to applications.
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FAQs
How can isotopically enriched diamond be produced?
Isotope-enriched diamond is produced using artificial diamond production processes. Typically, these are the high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) process and the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. The isotope ratio is determined during diamond production and cannot be changed afterwards.
Why do we need isotope-enriched diamonds?
The isotope 13C has a nuclear spin of I=1. In the case of a quantum sensor, this nuclear spin in the diamond leads to interference during the measurement. The absence of this source of interference therefore leads to improved sensitivity. On the other hand, quantum computing relies precisely on these nuclear spins naturally present in the diamond, as they are naturally well shielded against influences from the environment and can therefore be used very well as qubits in quantum computers.
What is isotope-enriched diamond?
The natural occurrence of the carbon isotope is mainly composed of the two classes 12C (98.9%) and 13C (1.1%). This is also found in natural diamonds. In artificially produced (synthetic) diamonds, this ratio can be manipulated to achieve the desired properties for quantum sensor technology (less 13C) or quantum computing (more 13C).
What is a quantum computer?
A computer that can use the laws of quantum physics to solve certain problems more efficiently than its conventional, classical counterpart. In contrast to classical Bits, it uses so calles Qubits as the smallest building parts of quantum processors.
