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- Calibrating the Auto-Tracking capabilities for a custom sample holder using the MPMS 3 (MPMS 3)1500-026
- Background subtraction using the MPMS 3 (MPMS 3)1500-023
- MPMS 3 .rw.dat file format (MPMS 3)1500-022
- 3D Heat Capacity Puck for PPMS DynaCool (DynaCool) – 02/191085-157
- Assigning an Absolute Scale to Susceptibility Measurements with the ACDR(PPMS, DynaCool) – 02/191091-217
Base System
MPMS3
- Fundamentals of Magnetism and Magnetic Measurements (7.0 MB) (MPMS, MPMS 3)
- Description of SVSM Measurement Data File Columns (MPMS 3)1500-008
- Mounting Samples Loosely Causes Moment Noise (MPMS 3)1500-009
- Moment Accuracy: Axial and radial sample positioning error (MPMS 3)1500-010
- Using SQUID VSM Superconducting Magnets at Low Fields (MPMS 3)1500-011
- SVSM User Training and Example Sequences (MPMS 3) Additional Pharos Content1500-012
- SVSM Measurement Best Practices – Big Amplitude (MPMS 3)1500-013
- Moment Accuracy: Sample Shape Effects (MPMS 3)1500-015
- Using Straw Sample Holder with DC Scan Mode (MPMS 3)1500-018
- Accuracy of Reported Sample Moment Using the Sample Geometry Simulator (MPMS 3) Additional Pharos Content1500-020
- Correcting for Absolute Field Error Using the Pd Standard (MPMS 3, DynaCool, PPMS, VersaLab, MPMS)1500-021
- MPMS 3 .rw.dat file format (MPMS 3)1500-022
- Background subtraction using the MPMS 3 (MPMS 3)1500-023
- Measuring a Hysteresis Loop with the ULF Option (MPMS 3) Additional Pharos Content1500-024
- Using the ‘Set Fixed ULF.bas’ Script (MPMS 3) Additional Pharos Content1500-025
- Calibrating the Auto-Tracking capabilities for a custom sample holder using the MPMS 3 (MPMS 3)1500-026
- High Temperature AC Measurements in the SVSM (MPMS 3)1505-001
- MIUP/Resistance Option Overview (MPMS 3) Transport Sample Mounting Supplies (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1505-213
- Inductive Cross-Talk During Alternating Current Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1584-202
- Palladium Reference Samples (MPMS, MPMS 3, PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1041-001
- Intro to AC Susceptibility (DynaCool, PPMS, MPMS 3)1078-201
- Measurement of Electrical Resistivity without Contact Using the ACMS (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3, MPMS)1084-306
- Characterization of Magnet Noise in Superconducting Magnets When Charging the Magnetic Field in Unidirectional Steps (MPMS, MPMS 3)1014-820
- Stray Magnetic Fields and QD Cryostats (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1070-204
- How to Locate the Serial Number on QD Systems (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1070-211
MPMS
- Fundamentals of Magnetism and Magnetic Measurements (7.0 MB) (MPMS, MPMS 3)
- Sample Mounting Considerations (MPMS)1014-201
- Transverse Detection System (MPMS)1014-202
- Outline of Data Regression Routines (MPMS)1014-203
- Variation of Magnetic Field Over the Scan Length (MPMS)1014-204
- Color-Coded Cables (MPMS)1014-205
- Remnant Fields in MPMS Superconducting Magnets (MPMS)1014-208
- Environmental Magnetic Shield- Option M107 (MPMS)1014-209
- Oxygen Contamination (MPMS, MPMS 3)1014-210
- Procedures for Achieving Low Temperature + No Overshoot Control (MPMS)1014-211
- Setting Small Fields Using the AC of ULF Options (MPMS)1014-212
- Subtracting the Sample Holder Background from Dilute Samples (MPMS)1014-213
- The Regression Value Algorithm (MPMS)1014-214
- High Powered Impedance Test (MPMS)1014-308
- Sample Tube Resistance (MPMS)1014-312
- Connecting a Straw Adapter to the Standard Transport Rod (MPMS)1014-819
- Characterization of Magnet Noise in Superconducting Magnets When Charging the Magnetic Field in Unidirectional Steps (MPMS, MPMS 3)1014-820
- Verifying Absolute Sensitivity in the MPMS (MPMS)1014-822
- Measuring Large Moment Samples in the MPMS (MPMS,)1014-824
- 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)
1014-825 - FOSH Characteristics and Use (MPMS)1056-201
- Intro to AC Susceptibility (DynaCool, PPMS, MPMS 3)1078-201
- Measurement of Electrical Resistivity without Contact Using the ACMS (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3, MPMS)1084-306
- Palladium Reference Samples (MPMS, MPMS 3, PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1041-001
- Correcting for Absolute Field Error Using the Pd Standard (MPMS 3, DynaCool, PPMS, VersaLab, MPMS)1500-021
- Stray Magnetic Fields and QD Cryostats (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1070-204
- How to Locate the Serial Number on QD Systems (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1070-211
PPMS
- Using PPMS Superconducting Magnets at Low Fields (PPMS, DynaCool)1070-207
- Magnet Charging Guidelines in the PPMS (PPMS)1070-208
- Method for Ensuring Monotonic Cooling of Samples to 2K (PPMS)1070-300
- Using Pot-Fill Mode and CLTC to Control Low Temperatures (PPMS)1070-301
- Reading and Creating Calibration Tables for Sensors (PPMS)1070-808
- Verifying the Calibration of the Magnetic Field in the PPMS (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
Field Uniformity (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1084-309 - Magnet Ramping Guidelines for an EverCool Dewar (PPMS)1099-205
- Magnetic Force Bending of PPMS Probe Causes Temperature Control Issues (PPMS)
Sample Chamber Wiring Information (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)AR10 - Stray Magnetic Fields and QD Cryostats (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1070-204
- How to Locate the Serial Number on QD Systems (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1070-211
FusionScope
- Correlative In-Situ AFM & SEM Analysis of Bone Collagen at the Nanoscale1081-202
- Cutting Edge Measurements with the FusionScope1081-201
- Additive Manufacturing of Co3Fe Nano-Probes for Magnetic Force Microscopy1081-220
- Complementary evaluation of potential barriers in semiconducting barium titanate by electrostatic force microscopy and capacitance–voltage measurements1081-221
DynaCool
- Using PPMS Superconducting Magnets at Low Fields (PPMS, DynaCool)1070-207
- Verifying the Calibration of the Magnetic Field in the PPMS (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab) 1084-309
- Field Uniformity (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1084-312
- Magneto-Resistance Calibration of DynaCool Option Thermometers (DynaCool)
Sample Chamber Wiring Information (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1307-200 - Stray Magnetic Fields and QD Cryostats (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1070-204
- How to Locate the Serial Number on QD Systems (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1070-211
VersaLab
- Verifying the Calibration of the Magnetic Field in the PPMS (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab) 1084-309
- Field Uniformity (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
Sample Chamber Wiring Information (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1084-312 - Stray Magnetic Fields and QD Cryostats (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1070-204
- How to Locate the Serial Number on QD Systems (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1070-211
OptiCool
- OptiCool Stray Fields (OptiCool)1318-005
Cryo-Refrigerators
Laboratory SQUIDS
Microscopy
FusionScope
- Correlative In-Situ AFM & SEM Analysis of Bone Collagen at the Nanoscale1081-202
- Cutting Edge Measurements with the FusionScope1081-201
- Additive Manufacturing of Co3Fe Nano-Probes for Magnetic Force Microscopy1081-220
- Complementary evaluation of potential barriers in semiconducting barium titanate by electrostatic force microscopy and capacitance–voltage measurements1081-221
Custom Experiments
Software Integration
- Interfacing with 3rd Party Instruments (PPMS) Additional Pharos Content1070-202
- Getting Started with Visual Basic (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, M3) (Zip File of Example Macros) 1070-209
- Interfacing with LabVIEW and Other .NET Languages (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3) Additional Pharos Content (Zip File of Example Macros)1070-210
Custom Experiments
- A Probe Design Enabling ESD-Sensitive Device Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab) 1070-212
- Magnetometry by Means of Hall Micro-Probes (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab) 1084-701
- Resonator Techniques to Characterize Material Properties at Microwave Frequencies (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab) 1084-750
- Determination of Magnetocaloric Properties (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab) 1085-200
- Millisecond Time-Resolved Photoluminescence Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab) 1070-215
- Magneto-Resistance Calibration Wizard for Cernox Thermometers (PPMS) 1078-202
Laboratory SQUIDS
Electrical Transport
Electrical Transport Options
- Inductive Cross-Talk During Alternating Current Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1584-202
- Distorted Low-Level AC Signals at Due to Inconel Effect (PPMS, DynaCool)AR04
- Transport Sample Mounting Supplies (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
Resistivity
- Using the PPMS Resistivity Option in Voltage Mode (PPMS)1076-303
- Performing van der Pauw Resistivity Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1076-304
- Transport Sample Mounting Supplies (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
AC Transport (ATC)
- Performing van der Pauw Resistivity Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1076-304
- AC Transport: Constant Current vs. Low Impedance Modes (PPMS)1084-402
- Format of AC Transport Measurement Data Files (PPMS)1084-403
- Cause and Effects of Common-Mode Leakthrough (PPMS)1584-201
- Inductive Cross-Talk During Alternating Current Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1584-202
- Distorted Low-Level AC Signals at Due to Inconel Effect (PPMS, DynaCool)AR04
- Transport Sample Mounting Supplies (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)
Horizontal Rotator
- Magneto-Resistance Calibration Wizard for Cernox Thermometers (PPMS) 1078-202
Magnetometry
Vibrating Sample Magnetometry (VSM)
- Correcting for Absolute Field Error Using the Pd Standard (MPMS 3, DynaCool, PPMS, VersaLab, MPMS)1500-021
- Performing VSM Measurements in PPMS High-Field Magnets (14 T or Higher) (PPMS, DynaCool)1096-301
- Measuring Temperature-Dependent Magnetization (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1096-302
- Mounting Samples Loosely Causes Moment Noise (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1096-303
- Sample Centering and Temperature-Dependent Magnetization Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1096-305
- VSM Sample Mounting Techniques (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1096-306
- VSM Oven Sample Mounting Techniques (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1097-203
- Magneto-Resistance Calibration Wizard for Cernox Thermometers (PPMS)1078-202
- Palladium Reference Samples (MPMS, MPMS 3, PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1041-001
AC Susceptibility (ACMS)
- Intro to AC Susceptibility (DynaCool, PPMS, MPMS 3)1078-201
- Using the ACMS Coil Set with an Antistatic Shield (PPMS)1084-202
- Calibration Procedure for the P500AC Susceptibility and DC Magnetization Option (PPMS)1084-302
- The ACMS Image Effect (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1084-305
- Measurement of Electrical Resistivity without Contact Using the ACMS (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3, MPMS)1084-306
- ACMS DC Analysis Centering Techniques: Linear vs. Nonlinear Mode (PPMS)1084-310
- Format of ACMS Measurement Data Files (PPMS)1084-311
- Correcting for Absolute Field Error Using the Pd Standard (MPMS 3, DynaCool, PPMS, VersaLab, MPMS)1500-021
- Inductive Cross-Talk During Alternating Current Measurements (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, MPMS 3)1584-202
- Distorted Low-Level AC Signals at Due to Inconel Effect (PPMS, DynaCool)AR04
- Magneto-Resistance Calibration Wizard for Cernox Thermometers (PPMS)1078-202
- Palladium Reference Samples (MPMS, MPMS 3, PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1041-001
AC Susceptibility for the Dilution Refrigerator (AC DR)
- Assigning an Absolute Scale to Susceptibility Measurements with the ACDR(PPMS, DynaCool) – 02/191091-217
Thermal Measurements
Heat Capacity
- Anomalously Low Heat Capacity Below 1 K (PPMS, DynaCool)1085-151
- Non-Smooth Specific Heat Between 200 K and 300 K Due to N-Grease (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1085-152
- Reducing Time to Calibrate Heat Capacity Pucks (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1085-153
- Improved Method for Determining Heat Capacity in Large Magnetic Field (PPMS, DynaCool)1085-154
- PPMS Vertical Puck (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1085-156
- 3D Heat Capacity Puck for PPMS DynaCool (DynaCool) – 02/191085-157
- Addenda Heat Capacity is a Function of Magnetic Field Below 10 K (PPMS, DynaCool)AR01
- Helium Cryopumped on Sample Causes Peak in Low Temperature Heat Capacity (PPMS, DynaCool)AR02
- Oscillations in Heat Capacity measurements with Helium-3 Refrigerator in a Magnetic Field (PPMS, DynaCool)AR03
- Scatter in Heat Capacity Below 2 K Due to Vibration of Calorimeter Platform (PPMS, DynaCool)AR09
TTO
- Seebeck Artifact in Samples with Strongly Temperature Dependent Resistivity (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1684-200
- Measuring the Nernst-Ettinghausen Effect (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1684-201
- Verifying the Quality of the Epoxy Bond for Thermometer Shoes (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)
- Magneto-Resistance Calibration Wizard for Cernox Thermometers (PPMS)1078-202
Sub-Kelvin
Helium-3
- Anomalously Low Heat Capacity Below 1 K (PPMS, DynaCool)1085-151
- Improved Method for Determining Heat Capacity in Large Magnetic Field (PPMS, DynaCool)1085-154
- Addenda Heat Capacity is a Function of Magnetic Field Below 10 K (PPMS, DynaCool)AR01
- Oscillations in Heat Capacity measurements with Helium-3 Refrigerator in a Magnetic Field (PPMS, DynaCool)AR03
- Scatter in Heat Capacity Below 2 K Due to Vibration of Calorimeter Platform (PPMS, DynaCool)AR09
Dilution Refrigerator
- Anomalously Low Heat Capacity Below 1 K (PPMS, DynaCool)1085-151
- Improved Method for Determining Heat Capacity in Large Magnetic Field (PPMS, DynaCool)1085-154
- 3D Heat Capacity Puck for PPMS DynaCool (DynaCool) – 02/191085-157
- Addenda Heat Capacity is a Function of Magnetic Field Below 10 K (PPMS, DynaCool)AR01
- Oscillations in Heat Capacity measurements with Helium-3 Refrigerator in a Magnetic Field (PPMS, DynaCool)AR03
- Scatter in Heat Capacity Below 2 K Due to Vibration of Calorimeter Platform (PPMS, DynaCool)AR09
Spectroscopy
FMR
- Introduction to: Broadband FMR Spectroscopy (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1087-201
- Measuring the Inverse Spin Hall Effect (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab)1087-203