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Electron spin resonance of single-walled carbon nanotubes and related structures
We report new results on the electron spin resonance of single walled carbon nanotubes, peapods and double walled carbon nanotubes. A small ESR line is present in well purified samples and its temperature dependence reveals a striking 'super-Curie' paramagnetic rise. In addition, we identify a narrower line in peapod and DWNT samples, which displays similar behavior. The linewidth of both inner and outer species are metallic and the outer tube's resonance broadens upon growth of the inner tubes. We observe a sudden decrease of relaxation rate below 20 K, in accordance with the opening of a spin-gap.
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research article
Web of Science ID
WOS:000242187000031
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Publication date
2006
Volume
243
Issue
13
Start page
3106
End page
3110
Peer reviewed
REVIEWED
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August 24, 2007
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