Double quantum cross polarization. Heteronuclear excitation and detection of NMR double quantum transitions in solids

Abstract
The application of Hartmann–Hahn cross polarization for the enhancement and for the detection of NMR double quantum coherence is investigated. The matching conditions and relaxation rates are discussed. It is found, in particular, that the double quantum cross relaxation rate is four times that of single quantum cross polarization. Double quantum cross polarization is utilized for the heteronuclear excitation and detection of nitrogen‐14 double quantum transitions in solids.