W/X-band (95/9.5 GHz) continuous wave and pulsed EPR and ODMR setup

The W-band (95 GHz) EPR spectrometer (Bruker bridge, Oxford superconducting magnet) is operational in continuous-wave and pulsed mode. Optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) is possible using either a Fabry-Perot cavity or a cylindrical cavity (1). PELDOR and pulsed ENDOR experiments are also possible. All EPR, ENDOR, PELDOR and ODMR measurements can be performed in the 1.5-300 K temperature range, with facilities for orientational studies of small single crystals. The basic W-band instrument was purchased for fundamental research in condensed matter thanks to support from the Fund for Scientific Research -Flanders (FWO).
The W-band set-up has recently been extended to an X/W-band combined system thanks to an investment of the Hercules Foundation, allowing also for X-band pulsed EPR, PELDOR and pulsed ENDOR at variable temperature