Instrumentation for solid-state dynamic nuclear polarization with magic angle spinning NMR

Advances in dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) instrumentation and methodology have been key factors in the recent growth of solid-state DNP NMR applications. We review the current state of the art of solid-state DNP NMR instrumentation primarily based on available commercial platforms. We start with a general system overview, including options for microwave sources and DNP NMR probes, and then focus on specific developments for DNP at 100 K with magic angle spinning (MAS). Gyrotron microwave sources, passive components to transmit microwaves, the DNP MAS probe, a cooling device for low temperature MAS, and sample preparation procedures including radicals for DNP are considered. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.