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- Near-field microprobes : NMR and MRI applications

Auteur(s): Halidi E. M., Nativel Eric, Mahieu-williame Laurent, Stein Paul .c, Bertin Nadia, Schimpf Rémy, Zanca M., Goze-Bac C.

Conférence invité: THE 53rd ENC (ENC -Experimental NMR Conference) (MIAMI, FLORIDE, US, 2012-04-16)

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Résumé:

The principle of NMR is based on the detection of the magnetization originating from the spin of atomic nuclei. The spin is polarized by a static magnetic field and excited by radiofrequency pulses (wavelength about one meter), that tilt the axis of the magnetization. When the magnetization returns to equilibrium, with a classical receiving antenna, we detect the electromagnetic field. This contribution, we propose the use of a micrometer-sized probe positioned in the vicinity of the object of interest, at a distance shorter than the wavelength of the radiated NMR signal. Our microprobe presents innovative characteristics: a capacitive coupling (electric field component) and reduced dimensions for an accurate positioning, which ensure the detection of NMR signal from the sample.