Researchers reveal that plasmons in boron-doped diamonds are driving advances in electronics, optics and quantum computing.

"Focus on the brilliance," Kim says. "A real diamond reflects light uniquely, creating that unmistakeable sparkle." Zhang echoes this sentiment: "Diamonds are highly refractive, so they will ...

The researchers found that boron-doped diamonds exhibit plasmons—waves of electrons that move when light hits them—allowing electric fields to be controlled and enhanced on a nanometer scale.