On-chip SQUID measurements in the presence of high magnetic fields

Nanotechnology. 2010 Oct 8;21(40):405504. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/21/40/405504. Epub 2010 Sep 10.

Abstract

We report a low temperature measurement technique and the magnetization data of a quantum molecular spin, by implementing an on-chip SQUID technique. This technique enables SQUID magnetometry in high magnetic fields, up to 7 T. The main challenges and the calibration process are detailed. The measurement protocol is used to observe quantum tunneling jumps of the S = 10 molecular magnet, Mn(12)-tBuAc. The effect of a transverse field on the tunneling splitting for this molecular system is addressed as well.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.