Published May 4, 2007 | Version v1
Journal article

Spin Transfer from an Optically Pumped Alkali Vapor to a Solid

  • 1. Joseph Henry Laboratory, Department of Physics, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544 (United States)

Description

We report enhancement of the spin polarization of 133Cs nuclei in CsH salt by spin transfer from an optically pumped cesium vapor. The nuclear polarization was 4.0 times the equilibrium polarization at 9.4 T and 137 deg. C, with larger enhancements at lower fields. This work is the first demonstration of spin transfer from a polarized alkali vapor to the nuclei of a solid, opening up new possibilities for research in hyperpolarized materials

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Journal Title
Physical Review Letters
Journal Volume
98
Journal Issue
18
Journal Page Range
p. 183004-183004.4
ISSN
0031-9007
CODEN
PRLTAO

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