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High-resolution magnetic field scanning is critical for investigating nanoscale spin systems and characterizing defects in microelectronic devices. We present a fabrication-free approach to create robust magnetic probes with 1-μm spatial resolution by synergizing the quantum magnetic sensitivity of nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in nanodiamonds with the enhanced photon efficiency of tapered fibers. Through gradient-force optical trapping, nanodiamonds are precisely positioned at the fiber tip, where van der Waals forces immobilize them without requiring micro-nanoprocessing. In addition to possessing high spatial resolution, the probe exhibits a magnetic sensitivity reaching . By demonstrating a magnetic field scan of crossed microwires, this method can be extended to measure tiny magnetic structures or microcircuits, leveraging the integrated photonic enhancement of tapered fibers for robust high signal-to-noise sensing.

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