This subject covers the concepts of physics and instrumentation in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It briefly reviews the basic physic principles of MRI and extensively considers the physics of advanced techniques including MR spectroscopy. It covers reconstruction techniques used in MRI. The subject reviews the basics of image formation techniques for spin echo imaging and extensively considers advanced imaging techniques of gradient echo imaging, fast spin echo, magnetic resonance angiography and echo planar imaging. The subject also covers the principles of magnet, gradient and radio-frequency coil technology. Safety considerations and bio-effects on MRI will be covered.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.
HD/FL
One session
School of Biomedical Sciences
Available only to students enrolling in the M.App.Sc.(Medical Imaging) course, or at the discretion of the course committee School of Clinical Sciences.
Module 1: Physical principles of MRI. introduction into the mathematics of MRI review of the physics of spin physical principles of: - flow motion; - magnetic resonance spectroscopy safety in MRI and bio-effects of static and time varying magnetic fields and RF deposition Module 2: Image formation within MRI. Fourier transforms review of the spin echo technique and image contrast advanced imaging techniques - gradient echo imaging - fast spin echo imaging - flow imaging (MR Angiography) - echo planar imaging - diffusion imaging - chemical shift imaging - magnetisation transfer contrast - image artefacts Module 3: Image hardware of MRI. magnet technology - superconductivity - normal temperature superconductivity gradient coil technology radiofrequency coil technology
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