Abstract
A method to generate strongly polarized nuclear spins in solution has been developed, using Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) at a temperature of 1.2K, and at a field of 3.354T, corresponding to an electron spin resonance frequency of 94GHz. Trityl radicals are used to directly polarize 13C and other low-γ nuclei. Subsequent to the DNP process, the solid sample is dissolved rapidly with a warm solvent to create a solution of molecules with highly polarized nuclear spins. Two main applications are proposed: high-resolution liquid state NMR with enhanced sensitivity, and the use of the hyperpolarized solution as an MR imaging agent.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment |
Volume | 526 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
Pages (from-to) | 173-181 |
ISSN | 0168-9002 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Event | 9th International Workshop on Polarized Solid Targets and Techniques - Bad Honnef, Germany Duration: 27 Oct 2003 → 29 Oct 2003 Conference number: 9 |
Conference
Conference | 9th International Workshop on Polarized Solid Targets and Techniques |
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Number | 9 |
Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Bad Honnef |
Period | 27/10/2003 → 29/10/2003 |