Electricity: measuring and testing – Magnetic – Magnetometers
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-21
2006-02-21
Ledynh, Bot (Department: 2862)
Electricity: measuring and testing
Magnetic
Magnetometers
C600S409000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07002341
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus performs high resolution imaging. The disclosed apparatus includes a low temperature SQUID sensor mounted in close proximity to a dewar thin window. A radiation shield has an extension surrounding the detection coil.
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Fagaly Robert L.
Peters Nicholas T.
Wikswo, Jr. John P.
Duckor Spradling Metzger & Wynne
Kleinke Bernard L.
Ledynh Bot
Vanderbilt University
Whittington Kenneth J.
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