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A More in Depth Look at the EPR Signal Response

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Optimizing an EPR experiment depends on sample preparation, an understanding of the interaction of the sample with the spectrometer, and the selection of appropriate operating parameters.

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  1. Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Denver, Denver, CO, USA

    Dr. Gareth R. Eaton & Dr. Sandra S. Eaton

  2. Bruker BioSpin Corporation, Billerica, MA, USA

    Dr. David P. Barr & Dr. Ralph T. Weber

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Eaton, G.R., Eaton, S.S., Barr, D.P., Weber, R.T. (2010). A More in Depth Look at the EPR Signal Response. In: Quantitative EPR. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-92948-3_4

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