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A simple switching unit for gradient reorientation in fast projection-reconstruction NMR imaging

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This note describes a simple unit dedicated to monitor the three gradient values during a projection-reconstruction NMR imaging sequence. Typically, the unit can be used to acquire two- or three-dimensional fast gradient-echo images.

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Crémillieux, Y., Deguin, A. & Briguet, A. A simple switching unit for gradient reorientation in fast projection-reconstruction NMR imaging. MAGMA 2, 559–561 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01766092

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