Multifrequency probe for pulsed EPR and ENDOR spectroscopy

被引:12
作者
Avdievich, NI [1 ]
Gerfen, GJ [1 ]
机构
[1] Albert Einstein Coll Med, Dept Physiol & Biophys, Bronx, NY 10461 USA
关键词
EPR instrumentation; pulsed ENDOR; ESEEM; resonator; coupling measurement;
D O I
10.1006/jmre.2001.2450
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The design, construction, and performance of a multifrequency pulsed EPR and ENDOR probe for use at cryogenic temperatures are described. Interchangeable resonators based on a folded strip line design allow variation of the resonance frequency over a range of 5-11 GHz. Variable coupling to the resonator is achieved capacitively via a simple mechanical adjustment which is thermally and mechanically stable. The entire assembly is robust and easily fabricated. Common methods of analyzing the resonator parameters such as the Q-factor and coupling coefficient are discussed quantitatively. Probe performance data and multifrequency pulsed ENDOR spectra are presented. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science.
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页码:178 / 185
页数:8
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