DocumentCode
934022
Title
An Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Author
Crooks, Lawrence E.
Author_Institution
University of California, Department of Radiology
Volume
4
Issue
3
fYear
1985
Firstpage
8
Lastpage
15
Abstract
The principles underlying nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are explained, and its use in image formation is described. The discussion also covers: multislice imaging; image resolution and contrast; effects of flow on images; hardware for magnetic resonance imaging; magnets; magnetic gradients; RF coil, transmitter, and receiver; computer system; and spectroscopy.
Keywords
Atomic measurements; Coils; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic fields; Magnetic flux; Magnetic moments; Magnetic resonance imaging; Magnetostatics; Nuclear magnetic resonance; Radio frequency;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0739-5175
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MEMB.1985.5006193
Filename
5006193
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