Design and characterization of RF detector for Overhauser DNP spectroscopy

Research topic/area

Microwave resonator design in magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Type of thesis

Bachelor / Master

Start time

01.06.2025

Application deadline

01.05.2025

Duration of the thesis

6-9 months

Description

Overhauser Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) is a revolutionary nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technique. By exploiting the transfer of electron spin polarization to nuclear spins, it dramatically amplifies NMR signals, providing remarkable sensitivity improvements. Overhauser DNP has applications in various fields, from structural biology to materials science, enabling the detailed study of molecules and materials. In IMT, we aspire to revolutionize the MR (magnetic resonance) spectroscopy detection landscape by developing cutting-edge technology that enhances sensitivity, resolution, and applicability, paving the way for discoveries in fields ranging from materials science to biomedical research.

This project aims to build a small-scale ODNP detector. The main task is to design a solenoidal coil for use in a confined area. Your task includes:
1) Model, design, and optimize an ODNP detector (based on ADS)
2) Characterization of microresonator
3) Assemble and perform ODNP spectroscopy

Your work will leverage the state-of-the-art infrastructure available at the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), including MR spectroscopy facilities, advanced characterization equipment, and laser milling equipment. This project presents a unique opportunity to design, produce, and evaluate devices, potentially leading to co-authorship in conference presentations and journal publications.

Requirement

Requirements for students

• Proactive, creative, have good team spirit and is capable of working in an independent environment.
• Strong background in solenoid coil design/characterization; experience in ADS is preferred.
• Proficiency in ODNP/EPR spectroscopy is an advantage.

Faculty departments

• Engineering sciences
  Electrical engineering & information technologies
  Mechanical Engineering
• Natural sciences and Technology
  Chemistry

Supervision

Title, first name, last name

M.Sc. Chun Him Lee

Organizational unit

IMT

Email address

ac5423@kit.edu

Link to personal homepage/personal page

Website

Application via email

Application documents

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcript
• Certificate of enrollment

E-Mail Address for application
Senden Sie die oben genannten Bewerbungsunterlagen bitte per Mail an ac5423@kit.edu


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