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Jacco D van Beek1, Adrian Hemmi, Matthias Ernst
1Physical Chemistry, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland.
Generating dipolar order under magic-angle spinning (MAS) is explored. The Jeener-Broekaert sequence and adiabatic methods achieve efficient second-order dipolar order generation and reversion, with lifetimes comparable to T(1).
Area of Science:
- Solid-state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
- Quantum dynamics of spin systems.
Background:
- Magic-angle spinning (MAS) is crucial for high-resolution solid-state NMR.
- Generating and controlling dipolar order is essential for advanced NMR experiments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate methods for generating second-order dipolar order under MAS conditions.
- To evaluate the efficiency and limitations of different pulse sequences for dipolar order generation.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of various pulse sequences, including the Jeener-Broekaert sequence.
- Application of adiabatic demagnetization and remagnetization techniques.
- Analysis of spin dynamics using a coherent description and a three-spin system model.
Main Results:
- The Jeener-Broekaert sequence achieves 10-30% efficiency for second-order dipolar order generation under MAS.
- Adiabatic methods yield up to 60% efficiency for generating and reverting dipolar order to Zeeman order.
- The lifetime of second-order dipolar order under MAS was found to be on the order of T(1).
Conclusions:
- Reliable generation of second-order dipolar order is achievable under MAS using specific pulse sequences.
- Adiabatic techniques offer higher efficiency for dipolar order manipulation.
- The spin dynamics can be effectively described by a coherent model, even for small spin systems.
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