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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2010
Filed:
May. 18, 2007
Robert H. Kraus, Los Alamos, NM (US);
Andrei N. Matlashov, Los Alamos, NM (US);
Michelle A. Espy, Los Alamos, NM (US);
Petr L. Volegov, Los Alamos, NM (US);
Robert H. Kraus, Los Alamos, NM (US);
Andrei N. Matlashov, Los Alamos, NM (US);
Michelle A. Espy, Los Alamos, NM (US);
Petr L. Volegov, Los Alamos, NM (US);
Los Alamos National Security, LLC, Los Alamos, NM (US);
Abstract
An ultra-low magnetic field NMR system can non-invasively examine containers. Database matching techniques can then identify hazardous materials within the containers. Ultra-low field NMR systems are ideal for this purpose because they do not require large powerful magnets and because they can examine materials enclosed in conductive shells such as lead shells. The NMR examination technique can be combined with ultra-low field NMR imaging, where an NMR image is obtained and analyzed to identify target volumes. Spatial sensitivity encoding can also be used to identify target volumes. After the target volumes are identified the NMR measurement technique can be used to identify their contents.