Magnetic resonance imaging of hyperpolarized 129 Xe produced by spin exchange with diode-laser pumped Cs

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We report the results of experiments leading to the production of an image of a polarized 129Xe sample prepared by spin exchange with Cs, optically pumped with a spectrally narrowed 894.3 nm diode laser. Representative images of the average electron spin polarization are shown. Appreciable cesium electron polarization values were achieved, and a nuclear polarization of about 2.5% was measured for 129Xe. The absolute nuclear polarization was measured by water-calibrated free induction decay of the nuclear magnetic resonance signal, and the polarized xenon imaged using a 2 T magnetic resonance imaging system. © 1998 American Institute of Physics.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Levron, D; Walter, DK; Appelt, S; Fitzgerald, RJ; Kahn, D; Korbly, SE; Sauer, KL; Happer, W; Earles, TL; Mawst, LJ; Botez, D; Harvey, M; Dimarco, L; Connolly, JC; Möller, HE; Chen, XJ; Cofer, GP; Johnson, GA

Published Date

  • December 1, 1998

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 73 / 18

Start / End Page

  • 2666 - 2668

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0003-6951

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1063/1.122547

Citation Source

  • Scopus