Nuclear Resonance Absorption Circuit
Robinson,F
J. Sci. Instrum.
Vol.36(12) 1959 pp.481-
DOI: 10.1088/0950-7671/36/12/301
http://iopscience.iop.org/0950-7671/36/12/301
Abstract
The new circuit described in Part 1 has the sensitivity and flexibility of conventional circuits using a separate oscillator, combined with the convenience and freedom from microphonics of marginal oscillator circuits. In particular, it permits the use of very low levels of oscillation. Because the factors governing the sensitivity of conventional circuits are not widely known, this first paper is largely devoted to their delineation. Only the principles and theory of the new circuit are given in Part 1. Practical design details are relegated to the second paper.
A sensitive nuclear quadrupole resonance spectrometer for 2-60 MHz
J. Phys. E: Sci. Instrum.
Vol.15(8 ) 1982 pp.814
DOI: 10.1088/0022-3735/15/8/005
http://iopscience.iop.org/0022-3735/15/8/005
Abstract
The paper describes the design, construction and performance of a continuous-wave spectrometer for use at temperatures between 77K and 80 degrees C. The limiting sensitivity for chlorine resonances with narrow lines is 1 mu mol and compounds of molar volume up to 104 cm3 can be studied. The corresponding figures for nitrogen resonances are 300 mu mol and 103 cm3. The continuous tuning range with a single coil is 2.5:1 and the resolution is a few PPM. It uses bisymmetric Zeeman modulation, there are no critical adjustments and no elaborate extra equipment is required.
A convenient nuclear resonance magnetometer
Robinson,F
J. Phys. E: Sci. Instrum.
Vol.20(5) 1987 pp.502-
DOI: 10.1088/0022-3735/20/5/005
http://iopscience.iop.org/0022-3735/20/5/005
Abstract
A design is given for a low-noise limited oscillator whose inherent sensitivity is then sacrificed for the practical convenience of having remotely controlled varicap diode tuning and small diameter probes. A series of seven probes, each tunable over more than an octave, covers 1.36 to 60 MHz in overlapping ranges.
An improved MOSFET-based Robinson oscillator for NMR detection
Wilson,K;Vallabhan,C
Measurement Sci. & Tech.
Vol.1(5) 1990 pp.458-
DOI: 10.1088/0957-0233/1/5/015
http://iopscience.iop.org/0957-0233/1/5/015
Abstract
The design and performance of a modified version of the Robinson oscillator using MOSFETs are described. The NMR detector, which offers excellent sensitivity, is capable of operating at very low RF levels (down to 1 mV) and permits satisfactory recording of weak NMR signals even at room temperatures. The circuit is very simple to implement and requires no critical components or layout.
The NMR detection characteristics of weakly driven marginal and Robinson oscillators
Hughes,D;Smith,M;Spencer,P
J. Phys. E: Sci. Instrum.
Vol.6(2) 1973 pp.147-
DOI: 10.1088/0022-3735/6/2/024
http://iopscience.iop.org/0022-3735/6/2/024
Abstract
A theoretical analysis of weakly driven marginal and Robinson oscillators is made using the two-sideband approximation. Expressions are derived for the frequency pulling and for the amplitudes of the sidebands and the free oscillation signal. The effect of NMR occurring at the free oscillation frequency is investigated theoretically, and it is shown that the NMR signal obtained by linear envelope detection of the output of an ideal Robinson oscillator should be independent of the size of the driving signal. For the marginal oscillator, an NMR enhancement proportional to the square of the amplitude of the driving signal is predicted. A spectral analysis of a driven Robinson oscillator has shown only fair agreement between experiment and theory.
Robinson,F
J. Sci. Instrum.
Vol.36(12) 1959 pp.481-
DOI: 10.1088/0950-7671/36/12/301
http://iopscience.iop.org/0950-7671/36/12/301
Abstract
The new circuit described in Part 1 has the sensitivity and flexibility of conventional circuits using a separate oscillator, combined with the convenience and freedom from microphonics of marginal oscillator circuits. In particular, it permits the use of very low levels of oscillation. Because the factors governing the sensitivity of conventional circuits are not widely known, this first paper is largely devoted to their delineation. Only the principles and theory of the new circuit are given in Part 1. Practical design details are relegated to the second paper.
A sensitive nuclear quadrupole resonance spectrometer for 2-60 MHz
J. Phys. E: Sci. Instrum.
Vol.15(8 ) 1982 pp.814
DOI: 10.1088/0022-3735/15/8/005
http://iopscience.iop.org/0022-3735/15/8/005
Abstract
The paper describes the design, construction and performance of a continuous-wave spectrometer for use at temperatures between 77K and 80 degrees C. The limiting sensitivity for chlorine resonances with narrow lines is 1 mu mol and compounds of molar volume up to 104 cm3 can be studied. The corresponding figures for nitrogen resonances are 300 mu mol and 103 cm3. The continuous tuning range with a single coil is 2.5:1 and the resolution is a few PPM. It uses bisymmetric Zeeman modulation, there are no critical adjustments and no elaborate extra equipment is required.
A convenient nuclear resonance magnetometer
Robinson,F
J. Phys. E: Sci. Instrum.
Vol.20(5) 1987 pp.502-
DOI: 10.1088/0022-3735/20/5/005
http://iopscience.iop.org/0022-3735/20/5/005
Abstract
A design is given for a low-noise limited oscillator whose inherent sensitivity is then sacrificed for the practical convenience of having remotely controlled varicap diode tuning and small diameter probes. A series of seven probes, each tunable over more than an octave, covers 1.36 to 60 MHz in overlapping ranges.
An improved MOSFET-based Robinson oscillator for NMR detection
Wilson,K;Vallabhan,C
Measurement Sci. & Tech.
Vol.1(5) 1990 pp.458-
DOI: 10.1088/0957-0233/1/5/015
http://iopscience.iop.org/0957-0233/1/5/015
Abstract
The design and performance of a modified version of the Robinson oscillator using MOSFETs are described. The NMR detector, which offers excellent sensitivity, is capable of operating at very low RF levels (down to 1 mV) and permits satisfactory recording of weak NMR signals even at room temperatures. The circuit is very simple to implement and requires no critical components or layout.
The NMR detection characteristics of weakly driven marginal and Robinson oscillators
Hughes,D;Smith,M;Spencer,P
J. Phys. E: Sci. Instrum.
Vol.6(2) 1973 pp.147-
DOI: 10.1088/0022-3735/6/2/024
http://iopscience.iop.org/0022-3735/6/2/024
Abstract
A theoretical analysis of weakly driven marginal and Robinson oscillators is made using the two-sideband approximation. Expressions are derived for the frequency pulling and for the amplitudes of the sidebands and the free oscillation signal. The effect of NMR occurring at the free oscillation frequency is investigated theoretically, and it is shown that the NMR signal obtained by linear envelope detection of the output of an ideal Robinson oscillator should be independent of the size of the driving signal. For the marginal oscillator, an NMR enhancement proportional to the square of the amplitude of the driving signal is predicted. A spectral analysis of a driven Robinson oscillator has shown only fair agreement between experiment and theory.