METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POLARIZING NUCLEAR AND ELECTRONIC SPINS

摘要

A method and apparatus for polarizing nuclear or electronic spins is disclosed. An analyte is passed near a surface that has a plurality of spin defect centers implanted within 10 nm of the surface. The spin defect centers are exposed to a magnetic field and illumination to produce polarized spins. The polarized spins then induce spin polarization in the analyte.

主权项

1. A method for polarizing nuclear or electronic spins, the method comprising steps of:
introducing an analyte into a channel, wherein at least one surface of the channel is a substrate comprising a plurality of spin defect centers implanted within 10 nm of the at least one surface of the channel; exposing the spin defect centers to a magnetic field while the analyte is in the channel; illuminating the plurality of spin defect centers with light to produce polarized spins in the spin defect centers, the step of illuminating occurring while the analyte contacts the at least one surface, thereby positioning the analyte within 10 nm of the polarized spins; and permitting the polarized spins in the spin defect centers to induce spin polarization in the analyte.