The application of a new Fourier transform technique to magnetic resonance spectroscopy is explored. The method consists of applying a sequence of short rf pulses to the sample to be investigated and Fourier‐transforming the response of the system. The main advantages of this technique compared with the usual spectral sweep method are the much shorter time required to record a spectrum and the higher inherent sensitivity. It is shown theoretically and experimentally that it is possible to enhance the sensitivity of high resolution proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy in a restricted time up to a factor of ten or more. The time necessary to achieve the same sensitivity is a factor of 100 shorter than with conventional methods. The enhancement of the sensitivity is essentially given by the square root of the ratio of line width to total width of the spectrum. The method is of particular advantage for complicated high resolution spectra with much fine structure.
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January 1966
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January 01 1966
Application of Fourier Transform Spectroscopy to Magnetic Resonance
R. R. Ernst;
R. R. Ernst
Analytical Instrument Division, Varian Associates, Palo Alto, California 94303
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W. A. Anderson
W. A. Anderson
Analytical Instrument Division, Varian Associates, Palo Alto, California 94303
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Rev. Sci. Instrum. 37, 93–102 (1966)
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July 09 1965
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R. R. Ernst, W. A. Anderson; Application of Fourier Transform Spectroscopy to Magnetic Resonance. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 1 January 1966; 37 (1): 93–102. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1719961
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