Commutator expansions in NMR diffusometry

Abstract

In this paper commutator expansions for solving the Bloch-Torrey's equation are derived. An exact solution for free diffusion in a constant magnetic field gradient is found. Furthermore the moments of the signal in the short gradient pulse limit for spins confined to a restricted geometry are derived. The moments are tested numerically against the known solution of diffusing spins between two perpendicular plates in the short gradient pulse limit.