Raman heterodyne detection of electron paramagnetic resonance

Abstract

We report the detection of an electron paramagnetic resonance signal using Raman heterodyne spectroscopy, a rf -optical double-resonance technique. The signals are associated with the nitrogen-vacancy center in diamond, which has a spin-triplet ground state. A three-line spectrum associated with the nitrogen hyperfine structure is observed for various magnetic field strengths and crystal orientations.