Development of new magnetometers using optically detected magnetic resonance

2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25610093
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Condensed matter physics II
• Research Institution: Nagoya University
• Principal Investigator: SHIMIZU Yasuhiro 名古屋大学, 理学(系)研究科(研究院), 講師 (00415184)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2015-03-31
• Keywords: 光検出磁気共鳴

Outline of Final Research Achievements

We develop optically detected magnetic resonance technique that overcomes conventional solid-state NMR methods and realize the unprecedented high sensitivity measurements for tiny samples. We have succeeded to measure zero-field and ultra-low-field (ZULF) NMR and established fundamental technique for highly sensitive magnetic probes. Utilizing alkali vapor cell magnetometers, we extend the capability of ZULF-NMR from low-viscosity liquids to high-viscosity liquids and polymer gels. We also demonstrate that ZULF-NMR is useful for microscopic observations of relaxation rates and intermolecular interactions.

Free Research Field

磁気共鳴