Application Notes
Electrical Transport
Electrical Transport Option
- 1084-752 – PPMS Fiber Probe: System for photoconductivity measurements in the PPMS (PPMS, DynaCool)
- 1584-202 – Inductive Cross-Talk During Alternating Current Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
- AR04 – Distorted Low-Level AC Signals at Due to Inconel Effect (PPMS, DynaCool)
- Transport Sample Mounting Supplies (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
Resistivity
- 1076-303 – Using the PPMS Resistivity Option in Voltage Mode (PPMS)
- 1076-304 – Performing van der Pauw Resistivity Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1084-752 – PPMS Fiber Probe: System for photoconductivity measurements in the PPMS (PPMS, DynaCool)
- Transport Sample Mounting Supplies (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
AC Transport (ACT)
- 1076-304 – Performing van der Pauw Resistivity Measurements (PPMS)
- 1084-402 – AC Transport: Constant Current vs. Low Impedance Modes (PPMS)
- 1084-403 – Format of AC Transport Measurement Data Files (PPMS)
- 1584-201 – Cause and Effects of Common-Mode Leakthrough (PPMS)
- 1584-202 – Inductive Cross-Talk During Alternating Current Measurements (PPMS)
- AR04 – Distorted Low-Level AC Signals at Due to Inconel Effect (PPMS, DynaCool)
- Transport Sample Mounting Supplies (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
Horizontal Rotator
- 1078-202 – Magneto-Resistance Calibration Wizard for Cernox Thermometers (PPMS)
Lake Shore M91 FastHall™
- 1318-017 - Using the Lake Shore MeasureReady® M91 FastHall™ in a Quantum Design OptiCool (OptiCool)
Magnetometry
Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM)
- 1500-021 – Correcting for Absolute Field Error Using the Pd Standard (MPMS 3, DynaCool, PPMS, VersaLab, MPMS)
- 1096-301 – Performing VSM Measurements in PPMS High-Field Magnets (14 T or Higher) (PPMS, DynaCool)
- 1096-302 – Measuring Temperature-Dependent Magnetization (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1096-303 – Mounting Samples Loosely Causes Moment Noise (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1096-305 – Sample Centering and Temperature-Dependent Magnetization Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1096-306 – VSM Sample Mounting Techniques (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1097-203 – VSM Oven Sample Mounting Techniques (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1078-202 – Magneto-Resistance Calibration Wizard for Cernox Thermometers (PPMS)
- 1500-027 – Updated Straw Sample Holder (MPMS 3, PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1041-001 – Palladium Reference Samples (MPMS, MPMS 3, PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
AC Susceptibility (ACMS)
- 1078-201 – Intro to AC Susceptibility (DynaCool, PPMS, MPMS3, VersaLab)
- 1084-202 – Using the ACMS Coil Set with an Antistatic Shield (PPMS)
- 1084-302 – Calibration Procedure for the P500AC Susceptibility and DC Magnetization Option (PPMS)
- 1084-305 – The ACMS Image Effect (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1084-306 – Measurement of Electrical Resistivity without Contacts Using the ACMS (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
- 1084-310 – ACMS DC Analysis Centering Techniques: Linear vs. Nonlinear Mode (PPMS)
- 1084-311 – Format of ACMS Measurement Data Files (PPMS)
- 1500-021 – Correcting for Absolute Field Error Using the Pd Standard (MPMS 3, DynaCool, PPMS, VersaLab, MPMS)
- 1584-202 – Inductive Cross-Talk During Alternating Current Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
- AR04 – Distorted Low-Level AC Signals at Due to Inconel Effect (PPMS, DynaCool)
- 1078-202 – Magneto-Resistance Calibration Wizard for Cernox Thermometers (PPMS)
- 1500-027 – Updated Straw Sample Holder (MPMS 3, PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1041-001 – Palladium Reference Samples (MPMS, MPMS 3, PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
AC Susceptibility for the Dilution Refrigerator (AC DR)
- 1091-217 – Assigning an Absolute Scale to Susceptibility Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool)
Thermal Measurements
Heat Capacity
- 1085-151 – Anomalously Low Heat Capacity Below 1 K (PPMS, DynaCool)
- 1085-152 – Non-Smooth Specific Heat Between 200 K and 300 K Due to N-Grease (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1085-153 – Reducing Time to Calibrate Heat Capacity Pucks (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1085-154 – Improved Method for Determining Heat Capacity in Large Magnetic Field (PPMS, DynaCool)
- 1085-156 – PPMS Vertical Puck (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1085-157 – 3D Heat Capacity Puck for PPMS DynaCool (DynaCool)
- AR01 – Addenda Heat Capacity is a Function of Magnetic Field Below 10 K (PPMS, DynaCool)
- AR02 – Helium Cryopumped on Sample Causes Peak in Low Temperature Heat Capacity (PPMS, DynaCool)
- AR03 – Oscillations in Heat Capacity measurements with Helium-3 Refrigerator in a Magnetic Field (PPMS, DynaCool)
- AR09 – Scatter in Heat Capacity Below 2 K Due to Vibration of Calorimeter Platform (PPMS, DynaCool)
TTO
- 1684-200 – Seebeck Artifact in Samples with Strongly Temperature Dependent Resistivity (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1684-201 – Measuring the Nernst-Ettinghausen Effect (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- Verifying the Quality of the Epoxy Bond for Thermometer Shoes (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1078-202 – Magneto-Resistance Calibration Wizard for Cernox Thermometers (PPMS)
Sub-Kelvin
Helium-3
- 1085-151 – Anomalously Low Heat Capacity Below 1 K (PPMS, DynaCool)
- 1085-154 – Improved Method for Determining Heat Capacity in Large Magnetic Field (PPMS, DynaCool)
- AR01 – Addenda Heat Capacity is a Function of Magnetic Field Below 10 K (PPMS, DynaCool)
- AR03 – Oscillations in Heat Capacity measurements with Helium-3 Refrigerator in a Magnetic Field (PPMS, DynaCool)
- AR09 – Scatter in Heat Capacity Below 2 K Due to Vibration of Calorimeter Platform (PPMS, DynaCool)
Dilution Refrigerator
- 1085-151 – Anomalously Low Heat Capacity Below 1 K (PPMS, DynaCool)
- 1085-154 – Improved Method for Determining Heat Capacity in Large Magnetic Field (PPMS, DynaCool)
- 1085-157 – 3D Heat Capacity Puck for PPMS DynaCool (DynaCool)
- AR01 – Addenda Heat Capacity is a Function of Magnetic Field Below 10 K (PPMS, DynaCool)
- AR03 – Oscillations in Heat Capacity measurements with Helium-3 Refrigerator in a Magnetic Field (PPMS, DynaCool)
- AR09 – Scatter in Heat Capacity Below 2 K Due to Vibration of Calorimeter Platform (PPMS, DynaCool)
Spectroscopy
FMR
- 1087-201 – Introduction to: Broadband FMR Spectroscopy (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1087-203 – Measuring the Inverse Spin Hall Effect (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
Custom Experiments
Software Integration
- 1070-202 – Interfacing with 3rd Party Instruments (PPMS)
- 1070-209 – Getting Started with Visual Basic (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS3)
- 1070-210 – Interfacing with LabVIEW and Other .NET Languages (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS3)
- 1070-220 – MultiPyVu: Controlling QD Cryostats Using Python (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, OptiCool, MPMS3)
Custom Experiments
- 1070-212 – A Probe Design Enabling ESD-Sensitive Device Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1070-217 – Deep-Level Transient Spectroscopy with the MFIA and PPMS DynaCool (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1084-701 – Magnetometry by Means of Hall Micro-Probes (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1084-750 – Resonator Techniques to Characterize Material Properties at Microwave Frequencies (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1084-752 – PPMS Fiber Probe: System for photoconductivity measurements in the PPMS (PPMS, DynaCool)
- 1085-200 – Determination of Magnetocaloric Properties (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1070-215 – Millisecond Time-Resolved Photoluminescence Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1078-202 – Magneto-Resistance Calibration Wizard for Cernox Thermometers (PPMS)
Laboratory SQUIDs
MPMS 3
- Fundamentals of Magnetism and Magnetic Measurements (7.0 MB) (MPMS, MPMS 3)
- 1500-008 – Description of SVSM Measurement Data File Columns (MPMS 3)
- 1500-009 – Mounting Samples Loosely Causes Moment Noise (MPMS 3)
- 1500-010 – Moment Accuracy: Axial and radial sample positioning error (MPMS 3)
- 1500-011 – Using SQUID VSM Superconducting Magnets at Low Fields (MPMS 3)
- 1500-012 – SVSM User Training and Example Sequences (MPMS 3)
- 1500-013 – SVSM Measurement Best Practices – Big Amplitude (MPMS 3)
- 1500-015 – Moment Accuracy: Sample Shape Effects (MPMS 3)
- 1500-018 – Using Straw Sample Holder with DC Scan Mode (MPMS 3)
- 1500-020 – Accuracy of Reported Sample Moment Using the Sample Geometry Simulator (MPMS 3)
- 1500-021 – Correcting for Absolute Field Error Using the Pd Standard (MPMS 3, DynaCool, PPMS, VersaLab, MPMS)
- 1500-022 – MPMS 3 .rw.dat file format (MPMS 3)
- 1500-023 – Background subtraction using the MPMS 3 (MPMS 3)
- 1500-024 – Measuring a Hysteresis Loop with the ULF Option (MPMS 3)
- 1500-025 – Using the 'Set Fixed ULF.bas' Script (MPMS 3)
- 1500-026 – Calibrating the Auto-Tracking capabilities for a custom sample holder using the MPMS 3 (MPMS 3)
- 1500-027 – Updated Straw Sample Holder (MPMS 3, PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1500-029 – Brass Rotator: Background Subtraction (MPMS 3)
- 1500-031 – DC Moment: Measured Two Ways (MPMS 3)
- 1505-001 – High Temperature AC Measurements in the SVSM (MPMS 3)
- 1505-213 – MIUP/Resistance Option Overview (MPMS 3)
- Transport Sample Mounting Supplies (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
- 1584-202 – Inductive Cross-Talk During Alternating Current Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
- 1041-001 – Palladium Reference Samples (MPMS, MPMS 3, PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1078-201 – Intro to AC Susceptibility (DynaCool, PPMS, MPMS 3)
- 1084-306 – Measurement of Electrical Resistivity without Contact Using the ACMS (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
- 1014-820 – Characterization of Magnet Noise in Superconducting Magnets When Charging the Magnetic Field in Unidirectional Steps (MPMS, MPMS 3)
- 1070-204 – Stray Magnetic Fields and QD Cryostats (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
- 1070-211 – How to Locate the Serial Number on QD Systems (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
MPMS
- Fundamentals of Magnetism and Magnetic Measurements (7.0 MB) (MPMS, MPMS 3)
- 1014-201 – Sample Mounting Considerations (MPMS)
- 1014-202 – Transverse Detection System (MPMS)
- 1014-203 – Outline of Data Regression Routines (MPMS)
- 1014-204 – Variation of Magnetic Field Over the Scan Length (MPMS)
- 1014-205 – Color-Coded Cables (MPMS)
- 1014-208 – Remnant Fields in MPMS Superconducting Magnets (MPMS)
- 1014-209 – Environmental Magnetic Shield- Option M107 (MPMS)
- 1014-210 – Oxygen Contamination (MPMS, MPMS 3)
- 1014-211 – Procedures for Achieving Low Temperature + No Overshoot Control (MPMS)
- 1014-212 – Setting Small Fields Using the AC of ULF Options (MPMS)
- 1014-213 – Subtracting the Sample Holder Background from Dilute Samples (MPMS)
- 1014-214 – The Regression Value Algorithm (MPMS)
- 1014-308 – High Powered Impedance Test (MPMS)
- 1014-312 – Sample Tube Resistance (MPMS)
- 1014-819 – Connecting a Straw Adapter to the Standard Transport Rod (MPMS)
- 1014-820 – Characterization of Magnet Noise in Superconducting Magnets When Charging the Magnetic Field in Unidirectional Steps (MPMS, MPMS 3)
- 1014-822 – Verifying Absolute Sensitivity in the MPMS (MPMS)
- 1014-824 – Measuring Large Moment Samples in the MPMS (MPMS)
- 1014-825 – Using the MPMS Multiple Measure Sequence Command (MPMS)
- FrozenSolutions: Loading a Frozen Solution into the MPMS for Low Temperature Measurements (MPMS)
- Effects of Magnetic Field Uniformity on the Measurement of Superconducting Samples (MPMS)
- 1056-201 – FOSH Characteristics and Use (MPMS)
- 1078-201 – Intro to AC Susceptibility (DynaCool, PPMS, MPMS 3)
- 1084-306 – Measurement of Electrical Resistivity without Contact Using the ACMS (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3, MPMS)
- 1041-001 – Palladium Reference Samples (MPMS, MPMS 3, PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1500-021 – Correcting for Absolute Field Error Using the Pd Standard (MPMS 3, DynaCool, PPMS, VersaLab, MPMS)
- 1070-204 – Stray Magnetic Fields and QD Cryostats (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
- 1070-211 – How to Locate the Serial Number on QD Systems (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
PPMS
- 1070-207 – Using PPMS Superconducting Magnets at Low Fields (PPMS, DynaCool)
- 1070-208 – Magnet Charging Guidelines in the PPMS (PPMS)
- 1070-300 – Method for Ensuring Monotonic Cooling of Samples to 2K (PPMS)
- 1070-301 – Using Pot-Fill Mode and CLTC to Control Low Temperatures (PPMS)
- 1070-808 – Reading and Creating Calibration Tables for Sensors (PPMS)
- 1078-202 – Magneto-Resistance Calibration Wizard for Cernox Thermometers (PPMS)
- 1084-309 – Verifying the Calibration of the Magnetic Field in the PPMS (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1084-312 – Field Uniformity (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1099-205 – Magnet Ramping Guidelines for an EverCool Dewar (PPMS)
- AR10 – Magnetic Force Bending of PPMS Probe Causes Temperature Control Issues (PPMS)
- Sample Chamber Wiring Information (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1070-204 – Stray Magnetic Fields and QD Cryostats (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
- 1070-211 – How to Locate the Serial Number on QD Systems (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
DynaCool
- 1070-207 – Using PPMS Superconducting Magnets at Low Fields (PPMS, DynaCool)
- 1084-309 – Verifying the Calibration of the Magnetic Field in the PPMS (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1084-312 – Field Uniformity (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1307-200 – Magneto-Resistance Calibration of DynaCool Option Thermometers (DynaCool)
- Sample Chamber Wiring Information (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1070-204 – Stray Magnetic Fields and QD Cryostats (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
- 1070-211 – How to Locate the Serial Number on QD Systems (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
VersaLab
- 1084-309 – Verifying the Calibration of the Magnetic Field in the PPMS (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1084-312 – Field Uniformity (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- Sample Chamber Wiring Information (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- 1070-204 – Stray Magnetic Fields and QD Cryostats (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
- 1070-211 – How to Locate the Serial Number on QD Systems (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
- 1300-200 – VersaLab®: A cryogen-free material characterization platform for quantum materials teaching labs (VersaLab)
OptiCool
- 1318-005 – OptiCool Stray Fields (OptiCool)
- 1318-017 - Using the Lake Shore MeasureReady® M91 FastHall™ in a Quantum Design OptiCool (OptiCool)
- 1318-019 - Lake Shore M81 to OptiCool Connection (OptiCool)
FusionScope
- 1081-221 – Correlative Analysis of Nanoparticles (FusionScope)
- 1081-220 – Pearlescent Pigment Analysis (FusionScope)
- 1081-219 – Artificial Spin Ice: A Cross-Platform Analysis (FusionScope)
- 1081-215 – Magnetic Imaging with FusionScope® (FusionScope)
- 1081-212 – Pushing Correlative Microscopy to the Next Level: Advanced Characterization of Plasmonic Nanostructures (FusionScope)
- 1081-211 – Pushing Correlative Microscopy to the Next Level: Advanced Characterization of Plasmonic Nanostructures (FusionScope)
- 1081-207 – Pushing Correlative Microscopy to the Next Level: Advanced Characterization of Plasmonic Nanostructures (FusionScope)
- 1081-206 – FusionScope® and Kleindiek Micromanipulators (FusionScope)
- 1081-204 – Combined SEM and AFM Particle Analysis of Vitamin C Using FusionScope® (FusionScope)
- 1081-203 – Correlative In-Situ AFM & SEM Analysisof Bone Collagen at the Nanoscale (FusionScope)
- 1081-202 – Cutting Edge FusionScope® Measurements for the Shaving Industry (FusionScope)
