title: Probing the validity of average Hamiltonian theory for spin I=1, 3/2 and 5/2 nuclei by analyzing a simple two-pulse sequence.
abstract: In this work, we investigate the accuracy of controlling spin I=1, 3/2 and 5/2 spin systems by average Hamiltonian theory. By way of example, we consider a simple two-pulse echo sequence and compare this perturbation scheme to a numerical solution of the Von Neumann equation. For the different values of I, we examine this precision as a function of the quadrupolar coupling as well as various experimental parameters such as the pulse spacing and pulse width. Experiments and simulations on I=3/2 and I=5/2 spin systems are presented that highlight a spectral artifact introduced due to finite pulse widths as predicted by average Hamiltonian theory. The control of these spin systems by this perturbation scheme is considered by investigating a phase cycling scheme that suppresses these artifacts to zeroth-order of the Magnus expansion.
authors.affiliation: York College, The City University of New York, Department of Earth and Physical Sciences, 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11451, USA.
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Mananga
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Hsu
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ishmael
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Islam
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Boutis