PAC spectrometer for condensed matter investigation

A four-detector spectrometer of perturbed angular gamma gamma correlations is developed for investigation of hyperfine interactions in condensed matter. It allows measurements with practically any type of detectors. A unique circuit design involving a specially developed Master PAC unit combined with a computer allows a substantially higher efficiency, reduced set-up time and simpler operation in comparison with traditional PAC spectrometers. A cryostat and a high-temperature oven allow measurements in the temperature range from 120 to 1300 K. An encased electromagnet makes it possible to generate a magnetic field up to 2 T on a sample. The measurement system includes a press with a specially designed high-pressure chamber allowing on-line PAC measurements in samples under pressure up to 60 GPa. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.