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NMR radio frequency coil with dielectric loading for improved field homogeneity

US5017872A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 1990
Grant dateMay 21, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/5659
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An RF coil assembly for an NMR instrument includes a cylindrical coil surrounded by a cylindrical shield. The annular space between the coil and the shield is filled with a dielectric material having a relative permittivity selected to improve the RF field homogeneity in the radial direction.

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