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The MagLab is funded by the National Science Foundation and the State of Florida.

Ion Cyclotron Resonance Facility

Scientist using the 9.4 Tesla FT-ICR MS

Pairing mass spectrometry with high magnetic fields for a range of research applications.

This facility is charged with developing and exploiting the unique capabilities of Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance (FT-ICR) mass spectrometry, and leads the world in instrument and technique development as well as novel applications of FT-ICR mass spectrometry.

The facility features directors for instrumentation, biological applications, environmental, petrochemical applications, and user services as well as a machinist, technician and numerous rotating postdocs who are available to collaborate and/or assist with projects.

ICR Numbers

3 Magnets

10 Techniques

Trained User Support Scientists

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Get a Closer Look

21 Tesla FT ICR Superconducting magnet

Instruments

Scientist adjusting the 9.4 Tesla FT-ICR MS 155mm

Techniques

Magnet Schedule

User using the 9.4 Tesla FT-ICR MS 220mm

Research

MagLab Scientist running experiment on the 9.4 Tesla FT-ICR MS 220mm

Staff

Graduate Staff reviewing data

Applications

MagLab scientist analyzing data

ICR Software

Featured Research

Science Highlights

Left: Magnetic torque vs magnetic field, Right: A 0.4mm long sample mounted on a piezoresistive torque magnetometer.

Nontrivial topology in a Kagome superconductor

Shrestha, K.; Shiddiq, M.; Regmi, B.; Nguyen, T.; Miertschin, D.; Fan, K.; Deng, L.Z.; Aryal, N.; Kim, S.G.; Graf, D.E.; Chen, X.; Chu, C.W., Physical Review B, 107, 155128 (2023)

Read the Science Highlight or check out the full publication online.

17O is now added to the NMR toolkit, along with 1H, 13C and 15N, to characterize biomolecules like peptides, proteins, and enzymes.

Integration of 17O into the Biomolecular Toolkit

Hung, I.; Keeler, E.G.; Mao, W.; Gor'kov, P.L.; Griffin, R.G.; Gan, Z., Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 13 (28), 6549-6558 (2022)

Read the Science Highlight or check out the full publication online.

Overview of the accessibility needs for scientific research in a large-scale user facility like the MagLab.

Cybersecurity in a Large-Scale Research Facility: The MagLab’s Approach

Butcher, D.S.; Brigham, C.J.; Berhalter, J.B.; Centers, A.L.; Hunkapiller, W.M.; Murphy, T.P.; Palm, E.C.; Smith, J.H., Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy, 3, 191-208 (2023)

Read the Science Highlight or check out the full publication online.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

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How to Request Magnet Time

Our magnets are open to all scientists - for free - via a competitive process and we accept proposals through out the year.

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Prepare documentation

A proposal and prior results report are required.

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Create a user profile

New user registration, returning users simply need to log in.

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Submit a request online

Upload files and provide details about the proposed experiment.

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Report your results

After your work is completed, you are asked to report to the laboratory, in a timely manner.

Note: We've created several templates to help users successfully apply for magnet time - ICR General Proposal Template, Biological Applications template, and Report Prior Results Template.

Key Contacts

Chris Hendrickson

Facility Director

For information regarding facilities, magnet time requests and scheduling.

Amy McKenna

Manager, ICR User Program

For information regarding measurements and facilities.

Alan Marshall

Chief Scientist for Ion Cyclotron Resonance

For information on ICR.

Fellow users who are experts on the use of ICR Facility are also available to answer questions.
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