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Abstract #0466

Improved T1 Relaxometry with NMR Field Probes: Demonstration of Contrast Agent Characterization

Simon Gross1, Benjamin E. Dietrich2, Christoph Barmet2, 3, Klaas P. Prssmann2

1Institute for Biomedical Engineering, , University and ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; 2Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University and ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; 3Skope Magnetic Resonance Technologies, Zurich, Switzerland


The observation of longitudinal nuclear magnetization with NMR field probes is a fast and sensitive method for the characterization of T1-relaxation times. Changes in the properties of the NMR field probes and geometrical considerations lead to an increase in sensitivity of a factor of ten. A field measurement resolution of 50 pT was reached, enabling robust and precise fitting of signals acquired in single shot experiments.