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.