Exploring Multidimensional Lead Halide Perovskites Using Ultra−wideline 35/37Cl NMR Spectroscopy

We report a rapid solid−state 35/37Cl NMR strategy for 3D organic−inorganic hybrid and low−dimensional (2D and 0D) all−inorganic lead−based perovskites embracing ultra-wideline acquisition approaches and moderate to ultrahigh magnetic fields. The observed quadrupolar NMR parameters (CQ and η), supported by GIPAW−DFT computations, revealed distinct features for unique local Cl environments with the variation of the A−site and dimensionality. 35Cl CQ values display the potential for becoming an informative probe of distinct Cl chemical environments.

Promoting high T2 contrast in Dy-doped MSNs through Curie effects

Contrast agents retaining high relaxivities at ultrahigh magnetic fields underpin an enhanced image sensitivity within derived MRI scans. By varying the Dy3+ loading density inside a mesoporous silica architecture the...

Generation of megatesla magnetic fields by intense-laser-driven microtube implosions

A microtube implosion driven by ultraintense laser pulses is used to produce ultrahigh magnetic fields. Due to the laser-produced hot electrons with energies of mega-electron volts, cold ions in the inner wall surface implode towards the central axis. By pre-seeding uniform magnetic fields on the kilotesla order, the Lorenz force induces the Larmor gyromotion of the imploding ions and electrons. Due to the resultant collective motion of relativistic charged particles around the central axis, strong spin current densities of $$\sim$$ ∼ peta-ampere/$$\hbox {cm}^{2}$$ cm 2 are produced with a few tens of nm size, generating megatesla-order magnetic fields. The underlying physics and important scaling are revealed by particle simulations and a simple analytical model. The concept holds promise to open new frontiers in many branches of fundamental physics and applications in terms of ultrahigh magnetic fields.