Introduction to µSR


Historical Background

This link offers a very compact historical perspective of the origins and development of µSR, including a timely quotation from 1957.

The Acronym

Follow this link for an explanation of the acronym ``µSR'' and its historical origins.

The Basic Method

This link will show you a grossly oversimplified cartoon version of the basic method most commonly employed in µSR.

For a bit more detail, you may want to check out the µSR methods page.


Jess H. Brewer
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