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Introduction to MRI Physics

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Preclinical MRI

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology ((MIMB,volume 1718))

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique derived from radiofrequency (RF) signals of proton that are magnetized by a strong magnetic field. These protons typically originate from water, fat, or metabolites. The application of RF pulses is used to excite the magnetization, whereas pulsed magnetic field gradients are used to provide spatial localization. This chapter describes the fundamental principles giving rise to MR images. Furthermore, the connection between relaxation and image contrast is discussed.

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  1. Department of Cancer Imaging and Metabolism, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA

    Gary V. Martinez

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  1. BIONAND, Andalusian Centre for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology, Junta de Andalucía, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain

    María Luisa García Martín

  2. Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas “Alberto Sols”, CSIC/UAM, Madrid, Spain

    Pilar López Larrubia

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Martinez, G.V. (2018). Introduction to MRI Physics. In: García Martín, M., López Larrubia, P. (eds) Preclinical MRI. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1718. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7531-0_1

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