Schematic Representation of Quantum Hyperpolarization (IMAGE)

University of Melbourne

Schematic Representation of Quantum Hyperpolarization

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Schematic representation of quantum hyperpolarization. Nuclear spins with random magnetic orientation ("hot") are subjected to a controlled interaction with atomic defects in diamond which aligns (hyperpolarizes) their spins ("cold") and amplifies their magnetic signal.

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David Broadway, University of Melbourne

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