Compact orthogonal NMR field sensor
US7486078B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/4804
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A Compact Orthogonal Field Sensor for emitting two orthogonal electro-magnetic fields in a common space. More particularly, a replacement inductor for existing NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) sensors to allow for NMR imaging. The Compact Orthogonal Field Sensor has a conductive coil and a central conductor electrically connected in series. The central conductor is at least partially surrounded by the coil. The coil and central conductor are electrically or electro-magnetically connected to a device having a means for producing or inducing a current through the coil and central conductor. The Compact Orthogonal Field Sensor can be used in NMR imaging applications to determine the position and the associated NMR spectrum of a sample within the electro-magnetic field of the central conductor.
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