Microcoil NMR detectors

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2008-05-02

2011-11-29

Shrivastav, Brij (Department: 2858)

Electricity: measuring and testing

Particle precession resonance

Spectrometer components

C324S309000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08067938

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides resonance circuits, detection devices incorporating such circuits, and methods for their design, construction, and use.

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