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Saddle point nuclear magnetic resonance tool for measurements at multiple depths of investigation

US10768335B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2019
Grant dateSep 8, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/383
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to generating multiple depths of investigation (DOI) measurements with a saddle point design nuclear magnetic resonance sensor. In general, an NMR sensor in accordance with the present disclosure includes a first magnet at a first radial distance from a radial center, and a second magnet at a second radial distance from the radial center. The first magnet at least partially cancels out a magnetic field gradient produced by the second magnet. Further, the NMR sensor may include an antenna that generates a first set of NMR data from a first DOI by operating at a first frequency and, generates a second set of NMR data from a second DOI by operating a second frequency. Additional frequencies are possible and envisioned.

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