Members: Itai Bentolila, Shlomo Cohen

Supervisor: Amir Capua

 

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a critical analytical technique in modern chemical and biochemical research, providing atomic-level insight into molecular structure, dynamics, and interactions. In structural biology, for example, NMR enables the study of proteins, nucleic acids, and their complexes in solution. It also plays a key role in drug discovery, metabolomics, and materials science due to its non-destructive nature and quantitative accuracy. In medicine, the principles of NMR underpin Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), which remains the most advanced technology for detailed, non-invasive imaging of the human body.

Nowadays, large electromagnets are used to measure the NMR response. However, these systems are expensive and require significant power. The goal of this project is to develop a novel technique for sensing the NMR signal with greater sensitivity than conventional methods. Instead of electromagnets, the approach utilizes permanent magnets mounted on a mechanical modulator to enhance both precision and sensitivity.