Single-shot readout scheme based on SCC (IMAGE) University of Science and Technology of China Caption a) Energy levels used to achieve SCC. b) A schematic diagram of SCC readout. c) The excitation spectrum of the nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center used here at cryogenic temperature of 8?K. d) Spin-flip process induces the photoluminescence (PL) decay. Credit ZHANG Qi et al. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.