Abstract: An active magnetic shield system, including an array of magnetic field sensors arranged to sense a local magnetic field. An array of magnetic field elements are arranged produce a magnetic field. Each magnetic field element has a unit coil for mounting to a plurality of surfaces arranged in at least 3 planes to define an enclosed cancellation volume, and to produce a vector magnetic field pattern.

Abstract: An active magnetic shield system, including an array of magnetic field sensors arranged to sense a local magnetic field. An array of magnetic field elements are arranged produce a magnetic field. Each magnetic field element has a unit coil for mounting to a plurality of surfaces arranged in at least 3 planes to define an enclosed cancellation volume, and to produce a vector magnetic field pattern.

Abstract: A gradient coil specifically designed to enhance the performance of Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging and spectroscopy. In particular, the construction of gradient coils for use with resonant gradient power supplies to provide the necessary performance (large electromagnetic fields that can activated and deactivated rapidly) required in MR systems. These gradient coils require considerably less power than those presently employed for comparable performance and provide considerably more performance with existing power supplies. These coils are characterized by having a higher inductance than existing gradients of comparable size. Examples are given for the use of the invention in providing linear axial gradient field via a standard Maxwell gradient coil, with comparisons with existing coils.

Abstract: A sample mount for NMR microscopy and NMR spectroscopy which enables a specimen to be accurately placed within an NMR apparatus and if required in a preferred embodiment for the specimen to be examined under an optical microscope to enable the images to be accurately compared.