Spins (IMAGE)

Vienna University of Technology

Spins

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If the spins of phosphorus atoms in silicon are cleverly excited with microwave pulses, a so-called spin echo signal can be detected after a certain time. Surprisingly, this spin echo does not occur only once, but a whole series of echoes can be detected.

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C. Hohmann /MCQST

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