Apparatus for performing in-vitro DNP-NMR measurements on a sample
comprises magnetic field generating apparatus (1a, 1b) located in a
cryostat (2) and surrounding a bore defining respective NMR and DNP
working regions (90, 92). A system for performing DNP on a suitably
prepared sample in the DNP working region. A system for performing a NMR
process on a sample in the NMR working region. A sample positioning
mechanism (5) which can be inserted in the bore (3) to bring a sample in
turn into each of the working regions. The magnetic field generating
apparatus is suitably structured so that the magnetic field in the DNP
working region has a homogeneity or profile suitable for performing DNP
on the sample and the magnetic field in the NMR working region has a
homogeneity or profile suitable for performing a NMR process on the
sample.