Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sarah Ezzell Engr. 302
History NMR s Dr. Damadian “Tumor Detection by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance” “Apparatus and Method for Detecting Cancer in Tissue” Indomitable
Basics Magnetic field accompanied by radio-wave pulses What type of tissue are you?
Magnetic Field One of three magnet types: Permanent magnet Resistive magnet Superconducting magnet Gradient magnets
Creating an Image Hydrogen protons align with magnetic field RF pulse applied and terminated Excess energy released Picked up and sent to computer system
Advantages / Disadvantages Diagnosis / Evaluation Imaging planes Biological effects External objects Internal objects Claustrophobic Cost
Future Medical industry More compact, patient-friendly, less expensive Factory floor Fluid content analysis Measure of material hardness NMR Mouse Carpet manufacturing