Magnetic resonance system and method
US7123015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/283
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A magnetic resonance (MR) system and method for generating information about an object is provided. The MR system comprises at least one MR detector configured to sense a plurality of electromagnetic signals and a modulator coupled to the MR detector and configured to modulate optical signals with the electromagnetic signals to generate corresponding modulated optical signals. The MR system further comprises a resonant matching circuit configured for matching an impedance of the MR detector to an impedance of the modulator to achieve at least one of a voltage gain or a noise performance. An optical conduit coupled to the modulator is configured to transmit the modulated optical signals from within a shielded environment to outside the shielded environment. A signal detector coupled to the optical conduit is configured to convert the modulated optical signals to electrical signals.
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