NV Centers (IMAGE) American Institute of Physics Caption A surface confocal scan of a diamond sample shows the NV centers in yellow. A single NV center is circled in red. The inset scanning electron microscope image shows holes in a separate sample as tiny dimples. Credit F.J. Heremans and D. Awschalom/U. Chicago and K. Ohno/UCSB Usage Restrictions This image may be used only with appropriate caption and credit. 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.