Magnetic resonance apparatus and method

29-07-2014 дата публикации
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US8791695B2
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Номер заявки: 09-23-6051
Дата заявки: 23-10-2009



An apparatus and method for performing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on samples in metallic holders and vessels or in proximity to metallic objects is disclosed.





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