Polarized Nuclei: From Fundamental Nuclear Physics To Applications In Neutron Scattering and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Journal Article · Wed Feb 06 00:00:00 EST 2008 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2888102· OSTI ID:21055213

Brandt, B van den; Hautle, P; Konter, J A ^[1]; Kurdzesau, F ^[1]; Piegsa, F M ^[2]; Urrego-Blanco, J -P ^[1]

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1. Paul Scherrer Institute, CH-5232 Villigen PSI (Switzerland)
2. Paul Scherrer Institute, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, (Switzerland)

The methods of dynamically polarizing nuclei (DNP) have not only lead to the development of increasingly sophisticated polarized targets with which the role of spin in nuclear and particle interactions is investigated, but have also opened new possibilities in neutron science by exploiting the strong spin dependence of the neutron scattering. Very recently NMR and MRI have been a driving force behind a surge of interest in DNP methods, considering its tremendous potential for sensitivity enhancement. An overview of our current projects with dynamically polarized nuclei is given.

• OSTI ID: 21055213
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 980, Issue 1; Conference: PSTP2007: 12. international workshop on polarized ion sources, targets and polarimetry, Upton, NY (United States), 10-14 Sep 2007; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.2888102; (c) 2008 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

73 NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS
DINITROPHENOL
NEUTRON REACTIONS
NEUTRONS
NMR IMAGING
NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE
ORIENTED NUCLEI
PARTICLE INTERACTIONS
POLARIZATION
POLARIZED TARGETS
RADIOACTIVE ION BEAMS
SPIN