Exe.py: Ab initio fine structure parameters for trigonal defect qubits within the E$\otimes$e Jahn-Teller case
Abstract
Trigonal solid-state defects are often subjects of spontaneous symmetry breaking driven by the Jahn-Teller effect, reflecting strong electron-phonon coupling. These systems, particularly paramagnetic defect qubits in solids are central for quantum technology applications, where accurate knowledge of their fine-structure parameters shaped by the complex interplay of spin-orbit and electron-phonon interactions is essential. We introduce the Exe.py code part of the jahn-teller-dynamics package, a Python code that implements the first-principles approach of [Phys. Rev. X 8, 021063 (2018)] to accurately compute the spin-orbit-phonon entanglement in trigonal defects utilizing the output from density functional theory calculations (DFT). By employing SCF calculations, the method extends naturally to excited states and predicts fine-structure parameters of zero-phonon lines (ZPLs), including Zeeman shifts under external magnetic fields. The approach is applicable not only to solid-state defects but also to Jahn-Teller active trigonal molecules such as the CH family. We demonstrate the capabilities of Exe.py through applications to negatively charged Group-IVvacancy (G4V) defects in diamond: SiV, GeV, SnV, PbV and the neutral NV defect in diamond, and the CHO methoxy radical.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2512.05704,
title = {Exe.py: Ab initio fine structure parameters for trigonal defect qubits within the E$\otimes$e Jahn-Teller case},
author = {Balazs Toth and Adam Gali and Gergo Thiering},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2512.05704},
year = {2025}
}