Sample Loading in a Magnetic Resonance System

Abstract

In a general aspect, a sample is loaded in a magnetic resonance system. In some aspects, a magnetic resonance system includes a primary magnet that generates a primary magnetic field and a resonator that defines a sample region in the primary magnetic field. A sample transfer arm includes a first end configured to couple to a sample holder. A centering device is disposed around the sample transfer arm. A seat defines an opening. An actuator system moves the centering device to mate with the seat. Mating the centering device with the seat aligns the sample holder with the opening. The sample transfer arm is moved to transfer the sample holder from a sample loading region, through the opening, towards the sample region.

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