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In this chapter, we will consider the principles of nuclear magnetic resonance to see how it can be exploited to generate signals from within the body related to the presence and properties of water within tissues. We will explore how radiofrequency waves can be used to exploit resonance phenomenon of protons placed within a magnetic field and the various timing parameters that are associated with the relaxation of the resonant system.
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What we are doing here is describing a ‘model’ of how the system behaves in a way that allows us to write down mathematical expressions and predict the behaviour. As long as this model can predict all the behaviour we will see in practice, it will be good enough for our needs.
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Chappell, M. (2019). Resonance—Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. In: Principles of Medical Imaging for Engineers. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30511-6_5
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