Graphene quantum dot bolometer for on-chip detection of organic radical

Abstract

We present a proof-of-concept magnetic resonance detection of organic radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl via a nanostructured on-chip graphene quantum dot bolometer. In a common electron paramagnetic resonance setup, the microwave propagates from a source into a sample and back to a detector. Yet, by using on-chip detection, it is possible to skip the whole detection arm and, thus, mitigate lab expenses on instrument and cooling costs. The bolometric detection was demonstrated at a frequency of 151 GHz and a temperature of 15 K.