Low-power NMR volume selection by slicing z magnetization.
A novel method for reducing the rf power requirements of selective pulses employed for z magnetization slice inversion in localized NMR spectroscopy is presented. Following slice preparation by the use of frequency-incremented sinc pulses, the slice gradient is reduced, which narrows the frequency width of the slice. This allows the use of relatively low-power selective inversion pulses, an important consideration for in vivo applications.
School of Science, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia.
I M
IM
Brereton
W M
WM
Brooks
M F
MF
Marshman
J
J
Field
D M
DM
Doddrell
D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D011846:Radio Waves; D013977:Tibia