Automatically Tuned Probe Head System for Pulsed NQR Spectroscopy in Extreme Thermodynamic Conditions

Abstract A complete N Q R probe-head system operating in the frequency ranges 0.5 -150 and 150- 300 MHz is described. The head is particularly suited for NQR experiments carried out at a remote location, for example in a low-temperature cryostat or high-pressure chamber. Moreover, the head system includes a microprocessor-controller for automated tuning of the probe to the operating frequency of the associated NQR spectrometer. The controller can be easily interfaced to a PC via standard serial port.