Issue 16, 2021

Single-scan measurements of nuclear spin singlet order decay rates

Abstract

Measurements of singlet spin order decay rates are time consuming due to the long-lived nature of this form of order and the typical pseudo-2D mode of acquisition. Additionally, this acquisition modality is not ideal for experiments run on hyperpolarized order because of the single-shot nature of hyperpolarization techniques. We present a methodology based on spatial encoding that not only significantly reduces the duration of these experiments but also confers compatibility using spin hyperpolarization techniques. The method condenses in a single shot the variable delay array used to measure decay rates in conventional pseudo-2D relaxation experiments. This results in a substantial time saving factor and, more importantly, makes the experiment compatible with hyperpolarization techniques since only a single hyperpolarized sample is required. Furthermore, the presented method, besides offering savings on time and costs, avoids reproducibility concerns associated with repetition in the hyperpolarization procedure. The method accelerates the measurement and characterization of singlet order decay times, and, when coupled with hyperpolarization techniques, can facilitate the quest for systems with very long decay times.

Graphical abstract: Single-scan measurements of nuclear spin singlet order decay rates

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
21 Feb 2021
Accepted
26 Mar 2021
First published
26 Mar 2021
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2021,23, 9851-9859

Single-scan measurements of nuclear spin singlet order decay rates

G. Melchiorre, C. Nelder, L. J. Brown, J. Dumez and G. Pileio, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2021, 23, 9851 DOI: 10.1039/D1CP00807B

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