Numéro
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 46, Numéro C7, Octobre 1985
Fifth International Conference on Dynamical Processes in the Excited States of Solids / Dynamique des Etats Excités dans les Solides
Page(s) C7-523 - C7-526
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:1985793
Fifth International Conference on Dynamical Processes in the Excited States of Solids / Dynamique des Etats Excités dans les Solides

J. Phys. Colloques 46 (1985) C7-523-C7-526

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1985793

SYMMETRY SELECTION RULES IN RAMAN HETERODYNE DETECTION OF NUCLEAR RESONANCE

P.D. Bloch1, W.S. Brocklesby1, R.T. Harley1, 2 et D.R. Taylor3

1  Clarendon Laboratory, Oxford, U.K.
2  GEC Research Limited, East lane, Wembley, Middlesex, U.K.
3  Physics Dept., Queens University, Kingston, Canada


Abstract
A general discussion of symmetry-based selection rules for the Raman heterodyne detection of nuclear resonance is given. Detailed measurements for Pr3+ in a cubic host YAG confirm selection rule predictions in zero magnetic field. Significant departures are observed in the Earth's field which result from symmetry reduction and partial removal of site cancellation effects.