Dr Alexander Wood

School of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne

Close up of an electronic diamond semi-conductor under green, red and orange lights

Sciences & Technology

Lightning in a diamond to power the quantum revolution

A new way to measure the flow of electricity in a diamond electrical device reveals an unexpected phenomenon reminiscent of lightning in slow motion

Sciences & Technology

Spinning diamonds for quantum precision

Quantum sensors are allowing us to see the tiniest parts of our world but external magnetic fields can easily break their crucial quantum state. By introducing extra spin, scientists have discovered they can trick a quantum system to keep it going.

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