Evidence for Split NMR Lines in Ferromagnetic 3He Films

In earlier experiments on ferromagnetic 3He films, we observed a complex lineshape due in part to the dipolar field generated by polarization of the 3He nuclei. Much of the complex lineshape can be explained by the known distribution of the Grafoil platelets. However, there remained some evidence for a split NMR line at some temperatures. In our new experiments on ZYX grade exfoliated graphite where the size of individual platelets is much larger and the angular distribution is three times smaller, this splitting has become more evident over a wider range of temperatures. Now it is clear that the complex lineshape includes two peaks along with remaining orientation effects. We also find that roughly 2% of our signal comes from randomly oriented platelets. We present the details of our model for analyzing these lineshapes and the experimental results for the line splitting at several coverages in the ferromagnetic range. We discuss the possible sources of this line splitting.