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Micro-sizing MRIs

Posted March 07, 2008 8:59 AM

MRI machines are huge and expensive, but a tiny, sensitive sensor does the same job on a micro-scale. A super-sensitive mini-sensor detects nuclear magnetic resonance in fluid samples flowing through a novel microchip. The technique has potential for chemical sensing in medical and industrial applications. How would you use this tool?

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Re: Micro-sizing MRIs

03/13/2008 10:51 AM

Geologists might be able to use this tool to discern porosity, grain sizes, etc with the mini-nmr tool. Schlumberger has a similar logging tool they drop down into an open hole well. Geologists might be able to use this tool at the outcrop with a data logger or laptop computer.

Wm Feathergail Wilson, PG # 21

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