Using Raman spectroscopy to improve hyperpolarized noble gas production for clinical lung imaging techniques
(2017)
Book Chapter
Birchall, J., Whiting, N., Skinner, J., Barlow, M. J., & Goodson, B. M. (2017). Using Raman spectroscopy to improve hyperpolarized noble gas production for clinical lung imaging techniques. In Raman spectroscopy and applications (247-268). London: InTech. https://doi.org/10.5772/65114
Spin-exchange optical pumping (SEOP) can be used to “hyperpolarize” 129Xe for human lung MRI. SEOP involves transfer of angular momentum from light to an alkali metal (Rb) vapor, and then onto 129Xe nuclear spins during collisions; collisions between... Read More about Using Raman spectroscopy to improve hyperpolarized noble gas production for clinical lung imaging techniques.