Electricity: measuring and testing – Particle precession resonance – Using a nuclear resonance spectrometer system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-19
2008-10-21
Shrivastav, Brij B. (Department: 2831)
Electricity: measuring and testing
Particle precession resonance
Using a nuclear resonance spectrometer system
Reexamination Certificate
active
07439738
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for compensating for static magnetic field inhomogeneities during nuclear magnetic resonance detection are disclosed. Application of radio frequency pulses and/or magnetic field gradients may be used to correct for spin dephasing caused by the inhomogeneities. The methods and system may be used to improve signal-to-noise ratios in NMR and MRI systems where magnetic field inhomogeneity may have an effect.
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Martin Rachel W.
Meriles Carlos A.
Pines Alexander
Sakellariou Dimitrios
Topgaard Daniel
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Shrivastav Brij B.
The Regents of The University of California
Vaughn Megann E
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