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  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Quantum Control
  • Physical Chemistry

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  • Dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) amplifies Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) signals by transferring electron spin polarization to nuclei using microwave irradiation.
  • Pulsed DNP techniques provide superior control over spin dynamics compared to traditional continuous-wave methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To optimize on-resonance and off-resonance pulsed DNP sequences.
  • To utilize effective Hamiltonians derived from continuous Floquet theory for DNP sequence optimization.

Main Methods:

  • Application of continuous Floquet theory to derive effective Hamiltonians.
  • Design and implementation of optimized on-resonance and off-resonance DNP sequences.
  • Experimental validation at 80 K and 0.35 T using a Trityl OX063 radical in a glycerol-based matrix.

Main Results:

  • The optimized on-resonance DNP sequence achieved a 100 MHz electron offset bandwidth with 25 MHz microwave power.
  • The optimized off-resonance DNP sequence, centered at 50 MHz electron offset, covered a 20 MHz bandwidth with 20 MHz microwave power.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness of continuous Floquet theory in pulsed DNP sequence optimization.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous Floquet theory provides a robust framework for optimizing pulsed DNP sequences.
  • Optimized sequences show significant bandwidth and efficiency, advancing DNP applications.
  • The study highlights the potential of Floquet theory for enhancing NMR sensitivity and control.