Mössbauer Spectroscopy

Mössbauer spectroscopy is a spectroscopic method to detect a slight change in energy levels of an atomic through recoil-free resonant absorption and emission of gamma rays in solids. Typically, chemical shift, quadrupole splitting, and hyperfine splitting can be observed. Due to the narrow linewidth of gamma rays, Mössbauer is extremely sensitive in terms of energy resolution. In the resulting spectra, the gamma-ray intensity is plotted as a function of the source velocity. At velocities corresponding to the resonant energy levels of the sample, a fraction of the gamma rays are absorbed, resulting in a drop in the measured intensity and a corresponding dip in the spectrum. The absorbing nuclei and sample can be characterized by the number, positions, and intensities of the dips in the spectrum. Recently, some charge state and electronic configurations have been confirmed through Mössbauer spectroscopy at cryogenic temperatures.

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X-20 Ultra-Low Vibration

Vibrations < 3-5 nm

Quick and easy sample access via pop-off shroud

High temperature stability

Cryostat Model Type
CS202-DMX-20 CCR
CS204-DMX-20 CCR
CS210-GMX-20 CCR
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LT3

The backbone of low vibration cryogenic research

Atomic resolution is achieved through a series of heat exchangers

Coaxial shield flow transfer line ensures liquid at the tip

Cryostat Model Type
LT3 Flow
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LT4

All-purpose, low cost flow cryostat

Maintains the high cooling power of the LT3

UHV option available

Cryostat Model Type
LT4 Flow