Mazin Jouda, Robert Kamberger, Jochen Leupold, Nils Spengler, Jürgen Hennig, Oliver Gruschke, Jan G. Korvink
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Abstract
High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the NMR signal has always been a key target that drives massive research effort in many fields. Among several parameters, a high filling factor of the MR coil has proven to boost the SNR. In case of small-volume samples, a high filling factor and thus a high SNR can be achieved through miniaturizing the MR coil. However, under certain circumstances, this can be impractical. In this paper, we present an extensive theoretical and experimental investigation of the inductively coupled LC resonator and the magnetic Lenz lens as two candidate approaches that can enhance the SNR in such circumstances. The results demonstrate that the narrow-band LC resonator is superior in terms of SNR, while the non-tuned nature of the Lenz lens makes it preferable in broadband applications.
期刊介绍:
Concepts in Magnetic Resonance Part B brings together engineers and physicists involved in the design and development of hardware and software employed in magnetic resonance techniques. The journal welcomes contributions predominantly from the fields of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), but also encourages submissions relating to less common magnetic resonance imaging and analytical methods.
Contributors come from both academia and industry, to report the latest advancements in the development of instrumentation and computer programming to underpin medical, non-medical, and analytical magnetic resonance techniques.