Travelling-wave nuclear magnetic resonance method
US8779772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/4802
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for acquiring an image or spectrum of a subject or object residing within the magnetic field of a magnetic resonance apparatus, comprises the steps of: executing a predetermined pulse sequence for applying gradient magnetic fields and for coupling in electromagnetic excitation pulses to induce nuclear magnetic resonance within the subject or object; detecting an electromagnetic signal resulting from said magnetic resonance; and constructing at least one image or magnetic resonance spectrum of said subject or object from said detected electromagnetic signal. According to the invention, said coupling in of the electromagnetic excitation pulse and/or said detecting of the electromagnetic signal are carried out substantially by means of travelling electromagnetic waves.
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