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Pulsed NMR

New Pulsed/CW NMR Designed for Teaching

Pulsed NMR The PS1-B is a 15MHz pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer capable of observing proton NMR with excellent signal-to-noise ratios in aqueous solutions and organic liquids.

Using small samples (0.16mL) prepared by the student, the instrument can be used to:
  • Measure spin-lattice relaxation time using a p - p/2 pulse sequence.
  • Measure spin-spin relaxation time using any of the following pulse sequences:
    • Spin-echo: p/2 - p pulses.
    • Carr Purcell: p/2 - p - p - ... pulses.
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  • Estimate diffusion using Meiboom-Gill sequence in a known field gradient.
  • Examine the effect of chemical changes on spin-lattice and spin-spin relaxation times by monitoring these relaxation times for samples of epoxy or concrete as a function of curing time.
  • Plot magnetic field contours in two dimensions.
  • Study precession in rotating reference frames, effective fields, off-resonance signals and free-induction decay.
  • Directly measure the rotating B field during the pulse.
  • Estimate signal strength.
Representative Data
A spin-echo signal. A spin-echo signal using the two pulse (p/2 - p sequence) from the 0.15 ml mineral oil standard sample supplied with each instrument.


A Meiboom-Gill (p/2 -90° phase shift - p - p - p ...) pulse stream, showing multiple echoes, using the same standard mineral oil sample. a Meiboom-Gill pulse stream.


Developed by faculty with more than 60 years of accumulated experience in research and teaching in the field of magnetic resonance.
  • It provides science students with a hands-on approach to learning the basic principles of pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance.
  • Its modular construction allows students to experiment with each part of the apparatus separately, to determine each module's function and to interconnect the modules.
  • The spectrometer is suitable for advanced laboratory experiments at the undergraduate and graduate level.
  • The PS1-B uses new high-energy magnetic material to create a high-field, high-homogeneity permanent magnet.
  • New solid-state technology gives it a rock-stable synthesized frequency source.
  • Its unique switching and power amplifier circuits create coherent and stable pulsed radio-frequency fields.

TeachSpin has built an affordable, yet versatile pulsed NMR spectrometer that universities and colleges can easily adapt to their science curriculum.