| Title: |
A magnetically focused molecular beam source for deposition of spin-polarised molecular surface layers. |
| Authors: |
Krüger, C.; Lisitsin-Baranovsky, E.; Ofer, O.; Turgeon, P.-A.; Vermette, J.; Ayotte, P.; Alexandrowicz, G. |
| Source: |
Journal of Chemical Physics; 10/28/2018, Vol. 149 Issue 16, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 10p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Chart, 10 Graphs |
| Subject Terms: |
MOLECULAR beams; MOLECULAR structure of isomers; ACETYLENE analysis; METHANE analysis; NUCLEAR spin; ASTROCHEMISTRY; MAGNETIC moments |
| Abstract: |
Separating molecular spin isomers is a challenging task, with potential applications in various fields ranging from astrochemistry to magnetic resonance imaging. A new promising method for spin-isomer separation is magnetic focusing, a method which was shown to be capable of producing a molecular beam of ortho-water. Here, we present results from a modified magnetic focusing apparatus and show that it can be used to separate the spin isomers of acetylene and methane. From the measured focused profiles of the molecular beams and a numerical simulation analysis, we provide estimations for the spin purity and the significantly improved molecular flux obtained with the new setup. Finally, we discuss the spin-relaxation conditions which will be needed to apply this new source for measuring nuclear magnetic resonance signals of a single surface layer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |