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Sergey Milikisyants¹, Edgar J J Groenen, Martina Huber

¹Department of Molecular Physics, Huygens Laboratory, Leiden University, Niels Bohrweg 2, PO Box 9504, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands.

Journal of Magnetic Resonance (San Diego, Calif. : 1997)

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Area of Science:

Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy
Biophysics
Materials Science

Background:

Pulsed double electron-electron resonance (DEER) measures distances between spin labels in disordered systems up to 8 nm.
Conventional DEER requires pulse bandwidths exceeding the dipolar interaction, limiting measurable distances with longer pulses.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce novel observer-selective DEER (os-DEER) and dead-time free os-DEER pulse sequences.
Overcome bandwidth limitations in DEER spectroscopy for enhanced distance measurements.
Enable the use of longer observer pulses for improved accuracy.

Main Methods:

Development and application of two new DEER pulse sequences: os-DEER and dead-time free os-DEER.
Utilized long observer pulses (140 ns) with bandwidths smaller than the dipolar interaction.
Experimental validation using a nitroxide biradical system.

Main Results:

The new os-DEER sequences effectively eliminate distortions caused by limited observer pulse bandwidths.
Successfully measured a dipolar interaction of 7.8 MHz using significantly longer observer pulses (140 ns vs. 32 ns).
Demonstrated the capability to determine distances and relative orientations in disordered systems with improved precision.

Conclusions:

Observer-selective DEER pulse sequences significantly enhance the capabilities of distance measurements in disordered systems.
These novel methods overcome previous limitations, allowing for more accurate and precise analysis of spin-labeled systems.
The developed techniques are valuable for various fields requiring detailed structural information at the nanoscale.