We designed and built an improved radio frequency (RF) system for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy that enables simultaneous study of two distinct atomic nuclei. NMR is a technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to analyze molecular structure by observing how atoms respond to these signals. The challenge we addressed was the limitation of conventional NMR devices, which typically study only one atom type at a time, requiring multiple experiments to gather comprehensive data.
Our goal was to strengthen the data collection capability of NMR instruments so researchers could extract more information from each experiment. We developed an RF system capable of dual-nucleus detection, allowing the collection of more data from a single experiment without additional testing. The completed system demonstrates that NMR technology could be developed to be more economical, effective, and replicable. Our final design may prove useful for researchers in chemistry, physics, medicine, and engineering who require dependable and accessible NMR instruments.
